GEO 242 - Geographic Information Systems II (GIS II)

Dr. Patrick McHaffie, Department of Geography

office: suite 4500, 990 W. Fullerton Parkway (Dietzgen Building)
phone: 773.325.7874 (voice), 773.325.7669 (department), 773.325.4590 (fax)
email: pmchaffi@depaul.edu
skype: patrick.mchaffie

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Welcome to Geographic Information Systems II (GIS II), a course in the Department of Geography at DePaul University. This is the second in a three-course sequence in GIS, the technologies that have evolved over the past 30 years as a consequence of the introduction of computers into the processing of spatial datasets. The focus in this course will be on increasing your competence in the encoding, manipulation, analysis, and output of geographically referenced data. Students will work in groups to develop projects in collaboration with Chicago community organizations. Key characteristics of the course are:

• Emphasis on applied GIS

• Interdisciplinary context

• Technology as an integral part of course

• Active learning methods