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BIOL 235 Geographic Information Systems

An applied introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, which allows analysis of complex data in spatial formats. During weekly labs, the course will emphasize hands-on projects that combine map-making with data analysis, to address questions in a variety of fields. The course is appropriate for students from many disciplines, including sociology, history, ecology, and environmental science. Offered spring of even years. This course can be used to meeet both the statistical requirement and applications elective.

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  • Environmental & Marine Science

    As an environmental and marine science major at Goshen College, you'll study everything from Indiana wetlands to coral reefs in the Florida Keys.

  • Public Health

    Prepare for work in community health, epidemiology or health policy, or for graduate school, as a public health major or minor at Goshen College.

  • Sustainability

    Study ecology, ethics and policy in Goshen College's sustainability studies major or minor, for careers in conservation, advocacy and agriculture.

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