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2026-2027 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2032
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BIOL 327 - GIS for the Natural Sciences

This course is designed to introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in the natural sciences, including biology, agricultural science, environmental science, and other fields. Students will be introduced to a conceptual framework that is crucial for understanding the computational functionality of GIS software, actively explore different GIS applications in the natural sciences, and apply GIS data collection techniques through field experiences. The lab portion of this course is intended to allow students the opportunity to practice and develop skills using GIS software introduced in class.

Credit(s): 4

Repeatable for Credit? No
Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
None

Prerequisite(s): AGSC 100 - Food, Agriculture, and the Environment  or AGSC 110 - Principles of Plant Agriculture  or BIOL 104 - Ecology and Evolution of the Organism  or ENVS 210 - Environmental Science  with a grade of “C” or higher. 
Registration Restriction(s): Junior or senior status, or by instructor permission.


Term Offered: Spring


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