Geographic information systems are hardware/software systems that permit the input, storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of geocoded data. Used by environmentalists, engineers, land-use planners, architects, managers of large land holdings, and the military, these highly-intricate "decision support" systems assist managers in answering important "what if" questions. Using digitizers and microcomputers students will build a geocoded database and solve "real-world" problems.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 55 min
Special requirements
Short oral reports, one database design; compensatory time provided.
