GEOG 4850

Geographic Info Scie Res Proj

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Students learn how to design, manage and complete a research project in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Projects must include a substantive analytical component where GIS is central to methods employed. Evaluation includes a written report, oral presentation and digital data. Required for completion of the Certificate in GIS.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Amy Mui. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Brainstorm
10%Workflow design
10%Proposal chat
15%CATS problem-solving sets (3)
10%Annotated bibliography
15%Final research presentation
20%Story map design
10%Participation

Course rules

Late work
Late assignments lose 15% per day, including weekends; work submitted seven calendar days late receives zero.
Returned work
Assignments submitted after the work has been returned to the class cannot be marked for credit.
Missed final assessment
Notify the instructor before the exam; a make-up, alternate assignment, or reweighting may be considered individually.
Absences
Email the instructor before a due date if a deadline will be missed; the absence form does not automatically excuse requirements.
Collaboration
Students may discuss content and support one another, but each must submit their own work.

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