EESC 4480 Applications of GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.42 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.42 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Katherine Willis | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 20 |
| Fall 2024 | Katherine Willis | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 16 |
| Fall 2023 | Katherine Willis | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 19 |