Registration is currently open for the spring semester at the University of
Southern Maine. There are several GIS offerings!
The following GIS courses are being offered this spring:
GEO 108/ESP 108/CPD 622 Introduction to ArcGIS
An introduction to the ArcGIS software, stressing basic operation of this
popular GIS package. Topics covered include system navigation, data display,
data download, and printing public domain and user-created geographical data
sets.
(Tu 5:35-8:05, Portland)
GEO 308/608 GIS Applications I
Students are introduced to vector-based geographical information systems
(GIS). Topics include overviews of geospatial technologies, spatial
analysis, GIS data, system operation, the interpretation of results, and
professional practices. The course comprises a weekly lecture and
laboratory. Students are evaluated with tests, laboratory assignments, and
on the basis of a substantial project. Prerequisite: one of the following:
ESP/GEO 108, GEO 208, GEO 305, GEY 202, GEY 204, GEO/GEY 340, or permission
of instructor.
(MW 12:00-2:30, Portland, or Online)
GEO 458 Research Application in GIS
An advanced workshop in geographical information systems (GIS) in which
students undertake an original research project. The objective of the course
is to generate a product which meets professional standards for publication
or presentation at a professional meeting, allowing students to build
resumes and gain exposure to a professional audience. Prerequisite: GEO 308.
(M 3:00-5:30, Portland, or Online)
GEO/GEY 340 Digital Mapping
Students are exposed to the latest digital survey gear and integrated
techniques with applications in geosciences, geography, and environmental
science. Instrumentation includes both static and real time kinematic GPS
(global positioning system) and autolock servo-driven electronic total
station. Detailed precision survey data are combined with geo-referenced
maps and imagery in GIS software. Six hours lecture/lab. Prerequisites:
introductory course in GEY, GEO, or ESP and additional 200-level course in
any of the above areas.
(F 9:00-3:00, Gorham)
CPD 625 Community Planning Analysis
and Land Use Modeling
Introduction to estimating and projecting the demand for land, housing, and
public space for long-range land use planning; developing future growth
scenarios at the town and regional scale; and using GIS tools such as
buildout calculators and planning support systems to organize and visualize
these analyses. Prerequisites: GIS course and CPD 660 or CPD 661 or
instructor permission.
(W 4:10-6:40, Portland)
For more information on scheduling and locations please go to
www.usm.maine.edu/mainestreet.
If you would like to register for a class and are not a current USM student,
please see the Non-degree students page: https://usm.maine.edu/pce/non-degree.
Classes begin the week of January 14.
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