ENVA 3005

Geog Info Syst (GIS) (A)

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

The objective of this course is to provide both a theoretical and a practical understanding of GIS concepts and GIS application skills as it relates to ESRI ArcGIS© software. Practical training and application skills will be acquired doing laboratory sessions, whereas GIS foundations and concepts will be provided during lectures. The application of GIS technologies will focus on data sets derived from environmental science, soil science, or agriculture generally. A component of this class will be the application of GIS technologies to a student-defined problem or issue.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Brandon Heung and Bay Berry. Open the PDF

Grading

70%Laboratories (8)8.75% each
15%Midterm 1October 16
15%Midterm 2December 4

Course rules

Late work
Late assignments lose 10% per day; one 48-hour extension is available for any reason.
Missed assessments
For further extensions, submit a Student Declaration of Absence form or email the instructor.
Group work
All assignments must be completed individually.
Generative AI
Generative AI is not permitted and is treated as an academic integrity offence.
Submission
Submit all assignments through Brightspace.

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