Spring 2025
> Engineering/Engineering Technology
> CIVE.5760
> 031V
Course No: CIVE.5760-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 13492; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Topics to be covered include GIS data and maps, queries, map digitization, data management, spatial analysis, network analysis, geocoding, coordination systems and map projections, editing. Examples related to transportation, environmental, geotechnical and structural engineering will be provided to help students better understand how to apply GIS in the real world and gain hands-on experience. This course will consist of lectures and computer work.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Yuanchang Xie
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
- 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2250
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Geotechnical Option, M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Structural Option, M.S. in Engineering Management
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