Geography 691P - S- GIS Programming

This course will explore programming methods and applications in geographic information science. Basic automation methods of repetitive or complex tasks using Model Builder and Python scripting will be explored through the lens of spatial thinking and computational thinking. Fundamentals of Python will also be explored for use inside and outside of the GIS environment.

The instructor will be in person at Newton Campus. Students can take the class either at the Newton campus or in the Amherst campus.
The Amherst campus class will be through Zoom and can be joined live in Holdsworth 302, live remotely or an asynchronous online class.
Prior completion of Intro to GIS (GEOGRAPH 585 or NRC 585) or equivalent is suggested.