RRM 302

An introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) focused on agricultural and environmental applications and uses. The role of GIS continues to grow in the agricultural sector across the globe from farm-level management to large-scale understanding of trends across space and time. This course introduces students to computer-based GIS software (QGIS) for data management, analysis, and map production. The course will focus on basic GIS topics and techniques including data structures, spatial data, geo-referencing, spatial statistics, and modelling. Students will gain practical experience using and collecting GIS data through experiential learning exercises.