Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
University of Waterloo · ON · GDS281
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a subject at University of Waterloo, ON in GDS. It covers topics like geoinformatics, human-geography, information-systems, spatial-sciences. It is part of 15 degrees. The information below is compiled from public course material — approximate, not official.
University of Waterloo
GDS281
3.00
GDS
Topics covered
Degrees that include Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Aviation Minor
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
- Climate and Environmental Change (Bachelor of Science - Honours)
- Climate and Sustainability Specialization
- Diploma in Environmental Assessment
- Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems
- Geography and Aviation (Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours)
- Geography and Environmental Management (Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours)
- Geography and Environmental Management (Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Three-Year General)
- Geography and Environmental Management (Joint Honours)
- Geospatial Data Science (Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours)
- Geospatial Data Science (Joint Honours)
- Knowledge Integration (Bachelor of Knowledge Integration - Honours)
- Planning (Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours)
- Science and Aviation (Bachelor of Science - Honours)
Frequently asked questions
What is Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) about?
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) covers topics like geoinformatics, human-geography, information-systems, spatial-sciences.
Which degrees include Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is part of 15 degrees, including Aviation Minor, Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Climate and Environmental Change (Bachelor of Science - Honours), Climate and Sustainability Specialization, Diploma in Environmental Assessment.
How many credit points is Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at University of Waterloo is typically around 3.00 credit points. Approximate — confirm with the university.
Where is Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) taught?
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is taught at University of Waterloo, ON.
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Sources: University of Waterloo public course catalogue. Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.
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