Geography 171
Map and GIS Analysis
 
Instructor: Richard Taketa
Office: Washington Square Hall (WSQ) 113A
Telephone: 408/924-5425
e-mail: rtaketa@email.sjsu.edu
Office Hours: See Geography Staff Listing
Meeting Times: See Geog 171 General Description
 
Description: Geography 171 is a basic course in geographic analysis. It addresses the analysis of spatial distributions using maps and geographic information systems. Specific objectives are:
  1. Develop your ability to read and interpret maps and GIS displays.
  2. Develop your ability to measure and analyze spatial data, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.
  3. Develop your ability to apply quantitative approaches to analyzing geographic data.
  4. Develop your ability to solve problems.

The course will involve a combination of lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises. You should read the assigned sections of the textbook prior to the week in which they are discussed. The lectures/discussions will expand on the materials in the text.

Discussions will involve all members of the class. However, you will not be evaluated on participation.

SJSU Geography Department of Geography
San Jose State University
118 Washington Square Hall
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0116
Telephone: 408-924-5475
Fax: 408-924-5477
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