Geospatial Technologies

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Welcome, Name!

This course is designed to introduce you to the tools and technology for acquiring, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographic information. It is a combined introduction to the tools of geospatial technology and the concepts of analyzing spatial information, including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography (the science and art of mapmaking). Applications presented in this course will focus on the biological, ecological, environmental, and agricultural sciences.

Prerequisite(s): None, but familiarity with basic computer skills is helpful.

Credit hours: 3

Current semester: Spring 2025

Format: Hybrid

Instructor Information

Instructor's name: Dr. Bradley Miller

Teaching Assistant's name: Mr. Adam Subora

Preferred contact method: 2700help@iastate.edu

Student hours: Thursdays 12:30-2 pm in 2019 Agronomy Hall (also available by appointment). Appointments for Virtual Meetings: Schedule in MS Teams

Also, please note that everyone (both sections) is welcome to come to the meeting time for section 1, which is 11 am to 12:15 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays in 1026 Agronomy Hall. That time essentially functions as a help room.