EESC 4480 Applications of GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

Name: Applications of GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
Rating: 4.42 (43 reviews)

This course builds understanding of geographic information systems (GIS) by applying geospatial analysis techniques to geoscience and social science scenarios. Concepts covered include coordinate systems and projections, data models, queries, finding data, basic geospatial analysis, and best practices in cartography. The course is conducted using ArcGIS software. Students practice independent troubleshooting by conducting a research project that applies GIS to a field of interest.

Course overview

Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically

Requirements fulfilled

Environmental Studies: Concentration — Climate Change and Societal Adaptation: Two Upper-Level Environmental Science Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Environmental Studies: Concentration — Food and Water Sustainability: One Environmental Science Course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.42 / 5

Based on 43 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Katherine Willis
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.42/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Katherine Willis · Digital Experience Classroom 100 M 01:00PM-01:50PM;Digital Experience Classroom 100 W 01:00PM-02:50PM · Offered