Department of Geography
University of Idaho
McClure Hall 203
P.O. Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone: (208) 885-6216
Fax: (208) 885-2855
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Program Requirements
The certificate will be awarded when a student passes 15 credits of the following courses. Of the 9 courses listed, 2 are required for the certificate.
Required Courses:
Geog 385, GIS Primer (3 credits)
Introduction to basic concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS), lab exercises on PC-based GIS packages. Two lectures and two hours of lab a week. Prereq: Geog 200 or permission.
Geog 475, Advanced GIS (3 credits)
WSU ES/RP 575. Spatial analysis in raster and vector-based systems; concepts, techniques, and applications of GIS technology using microcomputer and workstation platforms. Two lectures and two hours of lab a week. Prereq: Geog 385, Stat 251.
Then select from these to fulfill the certificate requirement:
Geog 390, Geographic Visualization (4 credits)
Design, generation, and analysis of thematic and topographic maps using digital mapping software on various microcomputer platforms and output devices; emphasis on cartographic communication and spatial analysis of computer-generated maps. Two lectures and two hours of lab a week. Prereq: Geog 385 and Stat 251.
Geog 407/507, Spatial Analysis and Modeling (2 credits)
Point Pattern analysis, Nearest Neighbor, K-functions, Quadrat analysis, Spatial Autocorrelation (Moran’s l, Geary’s ratio, General G-statistics), Order Neighbor analysis, spatial regression (creating prediction models, improving accuracy; validating and working with spatial weighted lags), spatial sampling techniques/methods, spatial dispersion spatial diffusion, gravity models, modeling in GIS, model builder, weighing layers, applications in ArcGIS and Matlab. Prereqs: Geog 385, Geog 390, Math 143, Math 160, Stat 251.
Geog J424/J524, Hydrologic Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing (3 credits)
Concepts of area-based hydrologic modeling and assessment and the various types of spatially-distributed information commonly used in these activities, such as topographic data, vegetation cover, soils and meteorological data. Hands-on experience in manipulating these types of data sets for hydrologic applications. Recommended preparation: Geog 385, For 462 or BAE 351 or BAE 355 or CE 525 or Geog 320 or equivalent.
Geog 427, Decision-Making in Resource Management (3 credits)
Theory and applications of evaluation, collaborative spatial decision-making, and optimization techniques in planning and management of natural resource systems; focus on operational knowledge of technology, applicability, and limitations.
Geog 479, GIS Programming (2 credits)
An introduction to the use of programming languages with standard ArcGIS concepts. An introduction to Python, ArcObjects, AML, and Visual Basic. Prereq: Geog 390, Geog 475.
Geog 483/583, Remote Sensing/GIS Integration (3 credits)
Ideas and advanced applications on the use of remotely-sensed data and its integration with GIS; topics include examination of various types of imagery, preparing that imagery for incorporation into a GIS, and how to transform that imagery so it is compatible with a GIS. Two lectures and one hour of lab a week. Prereq: For 472 or equiv, and Stat 251. Coreq: Geog 385 or equivalent.
Geog 580, GIS Seminar (3 credits)
Advanced topics in GIS and GIS applications, including macro programming, user interface design, and data integration. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Permission.
Plus, approved Geography Department short courses or special topics courses, maximum 3 credits.
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