• GIST 1200: Geospatial Foundations

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides fundamental knowledge of geospatial information and place-based science across disciplines, including spatial representation, scale, resolution, map projections, and coordinate systems. Students learn how to discover and access spatial data and read and analyze maps. Supports understanding of geospatial reasoning and cognition.
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• GIST 2100: Introduction to GIS

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introductory course covering fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will be introduced to both the theory and application of GIS, including GIS components, the nature of geospatial data, methods for data acquisition, database models, and GIS operations. Includes hands-on laboratory exercises using widely-used software.
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• GIST 2110: Techniques in Cartography

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course covers cartographic theory, techniques, and hands-on map-making. Students design thematic and reference maps using different platforms including web mapping. Students learn principles of graphic design and data journalism for effective communication, and they evaluate map purpose, design, data quality, and cognitive and political bias in maps.
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• GIST 2140: Survey of Remote Sensing Apps

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course introduces remote sensing by surveying applications across disciplines. It includes a brief overview of fundamentals followed by exploration of types of remote sensing including aerial photography, multispectral and hyperspectral satellite remote sensing, active remote sensing, and thermal remote sensing. The course also introduces remote sensing applications for global change. Prerequisite: USP Q; sophomore or junior class standing.
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• GIST 2150: Intro to Programming in GIST

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introductory geospatial programming course covering the basic concepts and features of the Python scripting language, including data structures and functions, and the development of basic GIS scripting skills. Students implement spatial data collection, processing, and presentation methods for automating geospatial analyses.
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• GIST 2160: Survey of Remote Sensing Apps

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course introduces remote sensing by surveying applications across disciplines. It includes a brief overview of fundamentals followed by exploration of types of remote sensing including aerial photography, multispectral and hyperspectral satellite remote sensing, active remote sensing, and thermal remote sensing. The course also introduces remote sensing applications for global change. Prerequisite: USP Q; sophomore or junior class standing.
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• GIST 2190: Intro to Programming in GIST

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introductory geospatial programming course covering the basic concepts and features of the Python scripting language, including data structures and functions, and the development of basic GIS scripting skills. Students implement spatial data collection, processing, and presentation methods for automating geospatial analyses.
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• GIST 2200: Spatial Data Visualization

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers fundamental principles, concepts, and applications of spatial data visualization. Students will learn to find, understand, and act on spatial patterns, associations and trends, and to use and critique powerful graphical representations of spatial data including 3D maps, web maps, interactive graphics, and animations.
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• GIST 2310: Intro to Geographic Info Syst

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introductory course covering fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will be introduced to both the theory and application of GIS, including GIS components, the nature of geospatial data, methods for data acquisition, database models, and GIS operations. Includes hands-on laboratory exercises using widely-used software.
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• GIST 3050: Spatial Database Design Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course covers design and management of spatial datasets starting with the application of basic spatial concepts and the development of good data management practices. In addition, it builds understanding of datatypes and of the need to record metadata. Prerequisites: GIST 1001, GIST 1200, GIST 2150, GIST 2310
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