GEOG 231 — F Spatial Analysis: Mapping for Solutions and Decision-Making 3 Units
36 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course teaches students to explore and analyze spatial data from various sources to study issues relevant to the contemporary world ranging from epidemiology, deforestation, environmental hazards, districting, environmental justice, crime analysis, disaster preparedness and response, agriculture and forestry, biodiversity conservation, climate change, housing, business, and more. Students will learn GIS spatial analysis techniques and applications of geographic research methods and analytical tools for decision-making. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC)