Course Description
Geospatial applications have a multitude of uses in both the private and public sectors and are integral to innovative solutions in parks and recreation. Students will gain an understanding of how spatial data are collected, organized, analyzed, and displayed and learn the foundations of representing environmental and social phenomena in a geospatial environment. Student will be able to explain how geospatial tools enable spatial thinking and problem solving for parks, recreation, and tourism applications, such as siting recreation facilities, mapping health-related issues, and creating compelling maps and visuals for destination marketing. Students will apply spatial concepts to hands-on applications, gaining familiarity with commonly used software.
Spring 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
03032 Biltmore Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None
