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2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog

URBS 4890 - Applied GIS for Urban Studies (3)

Applied GIS for Urban Studies provides practical training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application to urban research and planning. Students learn spatial data management, mapping, geospatial analysis, and visualization techniques using industry-standard GIS software. The course emphasizes the use of GIS to analyze urban patterns and processes, evaluate planning and policy issues, and support data-driven decision-making. Students develop technical and analytical skills through applied projects addressing real-world urban challenges.