PLAN 481Geographic Information Systems Project
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
The development, implementation, and presentation of a response to a set of GIS related project requirements is the focus of this course. Students work in small teams to enhance and develop their abilities to work with GIS and related spatial technologies and analytical methods in an advanced project setting. The nature of the project requirements and themes varies with faculty and student strengths and interests. Projects may emphasize development of software applications, use of programming, or advanced GIS analysis methods, and draw from theme areas such as environment studies and management, human and physical geography, or planning.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
- Complete 1 of the following
- Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
- Not completed any of the following:
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 5679 | 2 / 5 | Th 08:30–11:20 |
| LAB 101 | 5707 | 1 / 3 | W 14:30–16:20 |
| LAB 102 | 5708 | 1 / 2 | Th 12:30–14:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 5399 | 0 / 28 | Th 11:30–14:20 |
| SEM 701 | 2139 | 26 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| LAB 101 | 5525 | 0 / 14 | F 12:30–14:20 |
| LAB 102 | 8445 | 0 / 14 | F 14:30–16:20 |
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Fall 2016
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- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
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