ILS 59500: GIS for Humanities and Social Science Research

Fall Semester 2022

Instructor: Dr. Melissa Chomintra

*Open to all students. H credit possible.* 

This course will introduce you to the skills of spatial thinking, basic functions of Geography Information Systems (GIS), and spatial research methods that are relevant to humanities, social science, and related fields. The course will start with introduction to basic GIS concepts and technology, then move into GIS applications during the research process, including spatial research design, data collection, management, visualization, and spatial analytical techniques. Students will be introduced to critical cartography’s basic tenets and methodology and apply critical and ethical approaches to GIS. Practical work will be introduced and completed using ESRI ArcGIS Pro software.