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Course Description
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Course Name
Geographic Information Systems
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Host University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Location
Lima, Peru
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Area of Study
Environmental Studies, Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This is a theoretical-practical course, in which the student learns the fundamentals and principles of geographic information systems to collect, analyse, store and manage various types of geospatial data applied to different fields of physical and human geography. It covers the theory of geospatial data types and structures including the construction of georeferenced databases applied to different case studies. This course introduces the main geoprocessing tools to build different layers on complex geographic phenomena in order to make interactive queries of data, identify spatial relationships and create effective visualisations. Therefore, the students will apply modern geoprocessing tools such as machine learning algorithms including script language under e.g. the spatial analysis cloud-computing platform Google Earth Engine.
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.