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    • Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Science . GEOG 176A

    Comprehensive overview of Geographic Information Systems and Science. Topics span the nature of geographic information and the procedures for operating GIS. Labs provide hands-on experience with GIS and related software.

    Prerequisites: Upper Division Unit Standing

    4

    Units

    Optional

    Grading

    1

    Passtime

    Upper division only

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
    Unlocks ENV S 170 GEOG 186 GEOG 286
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    Instructors
    DODGE S
    Somayeh Dodge
    3.5
    13 reviews
    Predicted Grading Distribution
    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
    Lecture
    ILP 2211
    T R
    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    0 / 100
    Sections
    ELLSN3620
    T
    17:00 PM - 18:50 PM
    0 / 25
    ELLSN3620
    W
    12:00 PM - 13:50 PM
    0 / 25
    ELLSN3620
    W
    17:00 PM - 18:50 PM
    0 / 25
    ELLSN3620
    F
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    0 / 25
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    Fall 2024 . Dodge S
    ILP 2211
    T R
    14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
    Fall 2025 . Dodge S
    ILP 2211
    T R
    14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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    GEOG 176A Dodge S Fall 2025 Total: 95
    GEOG 176A Dodge S Fall 2024 Total: 98
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    13
    3.5
    GEOG176A . Dodge S 2 Months Ago

    I wish the lectures focused more on actually teaching us to use the ArcGIS software.

    0 helpful 0 unhelpful
    GEOG176A . Dodge S 5 Months Ago

    Horrible at teaching, and not very nice

    0 helpful 0 unhelpful
    GEOG176A . Dodge S 1 Year, 10 Days Ago

    My fav geog professor in UCSB!

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    GEOG176A . Dodge S 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

    She really cares about her students. This is my second class with her and she is amazing. Very approachable. Clear grading instructions from the beginning. Dr. Dodge wants her students to succeed. The lectures sometimes have group activities which are graded. Would def take her again.

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    GEOG176A . Dodge S 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

    She is absolutely sweet which is a sort of pretense . She smiles at one‘s face but she is so dismissive when you piss her off with questions. She is a mean person and I will advise to completely stay away from her classes

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    GEOG176A . Dodge S 2 Years Ago

    Prof. Dodge is so sweet! Labs are a big part of this class but that's where you're actually learning how to use GIS software so I think it makes total sense. Really really recommend Prof. Dodge!

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