- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides theoretical and practical exposure to fundamental GIS algorithms and spatial information data structures. Students will gain an understanding of the programming logic behind GIS computer applications. Topics covered include raster and vector file formats, data conversion and display, view transformations, line clipping, feature generalization, and polygon operations.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Construct software applications using a current industry programming language.
- Design spatial data file conversion programs in order to read ASCII coordinate data.
- Generate compressed binary files using a run-length encoding algorithm.
- Extract image band data from image files.
- Research and present a GIS technical topic to an advanced level GIS audience.
- Compare the problems in various GIS issues by listening to presentations by GIS researchers.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
Related Programs
Technical Issues in GIS (GIST 8100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.