Course DescriptionsWATS 4930/6920 - 3 credits - 10 WeeksBuilds proficiency in geoprocessing in GIS to solve spatial problems. Topics include data acquisition, webGIS, georeferncing, vector & raster analyses, surface interpolation, DEM construction, morphometric analysis, modeling, geoprocessing, and error assessment. WATS 4931/6921 - 2 credits - 5 WeeksStudents will undertake an independent research project that requires use of advanced GIS, geoprocessing and spatial analytical techniques. Students will present their research at a peer-reviewed poster session and synthesize findings in a mock manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal of their choice. WATS 6915 - 1 credit - 4 WeeksThis intensive four week crash course in GIS is intended for graduate students who are new to GIS or to serve as a refresher for those have not used GIS for a while. Students will build proficiency in producing maps in ArcGIS and disseminating interactive maps via Google Earth/Google Maps.Prerequisites:
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