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, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
DODGE S
Somayeh Dodge
3.5
13 reviews
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Summer 2026 . Dodge S
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GEOG176A . Dodge S 8 Months Ago

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

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GEOG176A . Dodge S 11 Months Ago

Horrible at teaching, and not very nice

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GEOG176A . Dodge S 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

My fav geog professor in UCSB!

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GEOG176A . Dodge S 1 Year, 7 Months 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, 9 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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