GEOG XL 181B - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course Description
This course is a project-based exploration of advanced topics in GIS and geospatial technology, with a focus upon spatial data analysis and visualization techniques. Students complete a series of hands-on weekly projects, each of which focuses upon the use of a defined subset of spatial data analysis and visualization methods in addressing real-world problems and scenarios. Advanced spatial analysis methods covered in this course include network analysis, cost distance analysis, site selection and optimization, interpolation, multi-layer raster data analysis (map algebra), and other related techniques. Basic concepts and techniques associated with spatial statistics, including clustering and spatial dynamics, are also introduced in an applied context.
Students will be earning transferable UCLA course credit for all courses in the certificate program. This course is accredited and approved by the UCLA Academic Senate as a credit-bearing course. It carries lower-division undergraduate credit. Weekly activities include reviewing video lectures, technical screencasts, and readings. Completing practical assignments involve the use of GIS methods to address real-world scenarios; Self-assessment using automated non-graded quizzes; and more.
Course Outline
This course is a project-based exploration of advanced topics in GIS and geospatial technology, with a focus upon spatial modeling, advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing, spatial data manipulation, and geocomputation.
Notes
Estimated Cost
Application & Candidacy Fee: $200.00
Estimated Program Tuition: $7875.00
Estimated Program Textbook/Materials: $400.00
Estimated Total Cost: $8475.00
Contact:
Dale Steinbacher
(310) 825-1833
dsteinba@unex.ucla.edu
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- GIS and Geospatial Technology : Required Courses
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required