Civil & Environmental Engrg 470 - GIS for Engineers
Spring
2017
01
3.00
Colin Gleason
M 1:25PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
16608
16575
Introduction to fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geographic analysis with geographic information science (GIS). Reinforcement of key issues in GIS such as geographic coordinate systems, map projections, spatial analysis, use of remotely sensed data, and visualization of spatial data. Laboratory exercises use database query, database manipulation, and spatial analysis to address problems in hydrology, water treatment, renewable energy, and transportation with an emphasis on engineering design. Students will gain familiarity with the leading commercial and open-source GIS platforms.
Prerequisite: CE-ENGIN 270
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.