GEO 4910 - GIS Programming

(3-2-4) An introduction to programming techniques used in spatial data management and analysis. This course is intended for students with some experience in geographic information systems (GIS) who want to learn how to extend GIS to perform custom analyses, to automate common GIS tasks, or just to learn how spatial data is structured and managed “under the hood”. Topics will include visual models and diagrams of GIS workflows, automation, web mapping, spatial data structures and spatial algorithms. No prior programming experience is required.

Prerequisites & Notes
GEO 3810/5810 (Geographic Information Systems I) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4