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GDS 381Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Units
0.50
Faculty
Environment
Subject
Geospatial Data Science
Cross-listed
PLAN 381

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Students learn theoretical and operational approaches to advanced spatial analysis using geographical information systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of automation procedures using models and programming to address a variety of topics that may include but are not limited to digital terrain modelling, suitability analysis, network analysis, and cell-based models. The domain of spatial problems explored may vary by instructor.

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • GDS281 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (0.50)
      • PLAN281 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (0.50)
    • Must have completed the following:

Antirequisites

  • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001779633 / 45Th 12:30–14:20
LAB 101779715 / 15T 12:30–14:20
LAB 102779815 / 15Th 14:30–16:20
LAB 10377993 / 15Th 16:30–18:20

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