Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences
On Campus Courses
Course Listings:
SWS 5721C: GIS IN LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Instructor:
Sabine Grunwald
Professor, Pedometrics,
Landscape Analysis and GIS
(352) 294-3145
sabgru@ufl.edu
About the Course
This course will provide students with the basic concepts of, and experience in using, the ArcGIS geographic information system (GIS) and geospatial methods as applied to land resource management issues. Students will gain ample hands-on experience in using ArcGIS and geospatial analysis using real-world spatial data.
Credits: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Windows operating system and in geography, statistics, and soil science/land resources are expected.
Textbook: Law M. and Collins A. (2013, 2014 or 2015 editions). Getting to Know ArcGIS. ESRI Press.