CJ 245 GIS Maps and Spatial Information

Introduces the cartographic principles needed to understand geographic information science. Will explore global reference and coordinate systems, maps and generalization, types of maps: reference, thematic, topographic, aerial photography and GIS. Students will be introduced to ArcMap. Assumes students have no prior knowledge about GIS. Serves as a foundation course in the Criminal Justice GIS sequence.
Credits: 4
Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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