Skip to main content

601.932.86
Spatial Analysis Lab 2

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Spatial Analysis for Public Health (601.731.86), Spatial Data Technologies for Mapping (601.732.86), Spatial Analysis Lab 1 (601.931.86), Introduction to Epidemiology (600.701.86), Public Health Statistics 1 (600.711.86).

Description
Applies spatial concepts and GIS skills previously learned towards new data and new problems. Refreshes students' skill set in GIS by producing map(s) for data from various sources provided, which will be performed without the use of step-by-step instructions. Introduces how R can be used as a GIS and begins learning how to code in R to perform various GIS tasks and map making. Provides limited lectures provided for guidance and clarity but the majority of the work will be activity-based.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Reinforce GIS skill set using ArcGIS Pro.
  2. Gain exposure to how R can be used as a GIS.
  3. Learn how to code in R for spatial data preparation, mapping, and summarizing spatial relationships.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 90% Assignments (3)
  • 10% Participation on the Discussion Forum and LiveTalks
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS in Spatial Analysis Program