A technical overview of location analysis and modeling in the context of GIScience. Applications associated with emergency service planning, natural resource management, retail site selection, among others, will be relied upon to make connections among models, spatial information and interpretation of findings. Utilization and implementation considerations using GIS and commercial optimization software will be explored.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeI loved taking this class with Professor Murray! Attendance began to be mandatory towards the end of the course. She assigns a lot of busy work but it is definitely doable. I think the TAs genuinely carry the class as they are so helpful and friendly. If you have the opportunity to choose your TA, pick Michael! He's the best!
The course itself is very easy and has the midterm and final online. Lecture was not graded but section did need to be attended because of group projects and field trips
I took ENVS 2 with Professor Murray, it was her first time teaching the course. The content was cool and covered a variety of environmental science topics but her lectures could get a little boring. Three local field trips with your section, various group projects/small papers, and an in-class debate. Online midterm and final were easy w/ notes