Maps and Geographic Information System (GIS) Resources: UCF Academics

Courses

• ANT 4852/ ANG 5852 - GIS Methods in Anthropology
  An overview to Geographic Information Systems (GlS) methods from an anthropological perspective. Even Fall
• ANT 4854 / ANG 5853 - Advanced GIS Methods in Anthropology
  Advanced methods to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from an anthropological perspective. Odd Spring
• ANG 6181C - GIS Applications in Anthropology
  Application of geographic information systems methodology for the documentation and analysis of anthropological, archeological and forensic problems. Spring

Faculty

• Scott Branting
• John Walker

GAMES Lab (Geospatial Analysis & Modeling of Ecological Systems) "was developed to integrate geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing technology with ecological modeling to simulate dynamic, spatially-explicit patterns and processes at scales ranging from molecules to individual organisms to ecosystems to landscapes. Researchers explore the spatial properties of ecological systems to better understand compositional, structural, and functional biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems."

Courses

• BSC 5824 - Biogeography
  Study of geographic variation in nature, ranging from past to present and from genes to ecosystems. Even Spring
• PCB 4408 - Urban Ecology
  Urban ecosystems, urbanizing landscapes, and the impacts of urban areas on ecological pattern and processes at local, regional and global scales.
• PCB 4462 - GIS for Biologists: A Practical Introduction for Undergraduates
  Investigates how Geographic Information Science (GIS) is currently being used to better understand and address environmental problems and to help manage and conserve natural resources
• PCB 6328C - Landscape Ecology
  Influence of spatial heterogeneity on ecological processes. Emphasizes quantitative methods (e.g., GIS, remote sensing and modeling) to characterize landscape patterns and dynamics. Occasional

Faculty

• John F. Weishampel

Courses

• CGN 3700C - Civil Engineering Measurements
• CGN 5320C - Geographic Information Systems
• CWR 5634 - Water Resources in a Changing Environment
• CWR 6126 - Groundwater Modeling
• CWR 6535 - Modeling Water Resources System
• ENV 6047 - Environmental Informatics and Remote Sensing
• GIS 3043C - GIS for Environmental Studies
  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for environmental analysis. GIS theory with training using ArcGIS, including environmental analysis and facility siting studies.
• GIS 4301C - Advanced GIS Applications in Environmental Studies
  GIS analysis techniques used in environmental science, including raster overlay site suitability modeling, least-çost optimum paths, 3D digital elevation models, network routing and geostatistical analysis.
• GIS 4035C - Remote Sensing of the Environment
• SUR 2101C - Surveying

Faculty

Courses

• CAP 6121 - 3D User Interfaces for Games and Virtual Reality
  Introduction to the design, implementation, and evaluation of the fundamental techniques in spatial 3D interaction.

Certificate Programs

• Crime Analysis & Crime Mapping, Undergraduate Certificate
• Crime Analysis, Graduate Certificate

Courses

• CCJ 6073 - Data Management Systems for Crime Analysis
  This course is designed to provide the conceptual basis, understanding, and skills necessary for complex crime data manipulation. Fall
• CCJ 6077 - Advanced Crime Mapping and Analysis in Criminal Justice
  Develop advanced mapping and analysis proficiency utilizing sophisticated spatial analysis techniques. Summer
• CCJ 6079 - Crime Mapping and Analysis in Criminal Justice
  Course provides the conceptual knowledge and practical skills to design and implement GIS based analysis of community crime problems. Spring
• CCJ 7725 - The Geography of Crime: Theory and Methods
  This course will cover key theoretical and practical approaches related to the understanding and examination of the geography of crime. Occasional
• CJE 3662 - CJ Information Technology and Data Management
  Designed to familiarize with concepts of databases, uses, and applicability to crime analysis. Occasional
• CJE 4654 - Crime and Place
  Provides an understanding of how physical environmental features - the natural and built environment - influences crime events. Occasional
• CJE 4663 - Crime Mapping and Pattern Analysis
  Provides essential theoretical knowledge and hands on experience mapping crime and other spatial criminal justice data and analyzing crime patterns. Occasional

Faculty

• Robert Langworthy
• William Moreto
• Kenneth Michael Reynolds
• Cory Watkins

Related Links:

• Mapping & Analysis for Public Safety (National Institute of Justice)

Courses

• EEL 5432 - Satellite Remote Sensing
  Fundamentals of satellite remote sensing, orbits and geometry, radiative transfer theory, microwave and infrared sensing techniques, ocean, ice and atmosphere geophysical measurements. Occasional
• EEL 5820 - Image Processing
  Two-dimensional signal processing techniques; pictorial image representation; spatial filtering; image enhancement and encoding; segmentation and feature extraction; introduction to image understanding techniques. Odd Spring

Courses

• LIT 3206 - Place and Space in Literature
  Analysis of how authors develop place and space and how this creates meaning in texts. Occasional
• ENG 6808 - Narrative Information Visualization
  Exploration of theory and practice of information visualization, with emphasis on visualization in interactive digital texts. Includes working with large datasets to develop narrative visualizations. Occasional

Vayots Dzor Fortress Landscapes Project is an archaeological project using geospatial technologies to study fortress architecture in the high-alpine province of Armenia.

Courses

• HIS 5925 - History in the Digital Age
  Readings in the history, theory, and methodologies of digital historical practices from precedents in New Social History to the present, including use in Public History. Even Fall
• HIS 6165 - Digital Tools for Historians
  Background, theory, and methods of digital history. Students will develop a working knowledge for evaluating and employing digital tools for historical research and presentation.
• HIS 6167 - Spatial History
  Discussion of the scholarly literature as well as the application of spatial history research, including geospatial and digital storytelling technologies. May be repeated for credit two times

Faculty

• Tiffany Earley-Spadoni

Courses

• OSE 4830 - Imaging and Display
  Mathematical and physical models of two- and threedimensional imaging systems including gazing, scanning, interferometric, tomographic, and hyperspectral systems. Applications to remote sensing, biology, and medicine.

Course

• HUM 5396 - Place and Space
  Phenomenological, symbolic, constructivist, and determinist approaches to personal and social place and space. Occasional

Courses

• POS 4764 - GIS for Political Analysis
  Use of mapping and other spatial methods in political science research.
• POS 6743 - Geographic Tools for Political Science Research
  Provides an introduction to the theoretical assumptions, analytical possibilities and application of geographic tools of analysis for political science research. Odd Spring
• PUP 4209 - Urban Environmental Policy
  Public policy, ecology, and the urban political landscape explored by tracing their development and prospects for sustainable cities.

Urban & Regional Planning -- graduate & undergraduate programs

Courses

• PAD 4712 - Information Systems for Public Managers and Planners
  Knowledge and skills concerning information technologies important for planners and public managers, including use of GIS to manipulate and analyze spatial data. Spring
• PAD 6716 - Information Systems for Public Managers & Planners
  Use of systems concept, software and computers in contemporary public sector management and planning information systems. Fall, Spring

Citizen Science GIS

Courses

• SYA 3352 - Spatial Sociology: Introduction to GIS
  The basics of GIS as it applies to issues In society including, but not limited to those related to criminology, medical, urban, and environmental sociology.
• SYA 4354 - Geographic Information Systems Applications
  How to integrate geographic information models with their future research and real-world applications.
• SYA 4959 OR SYA 5941- Participatory Geographic Information Systems in Belize
  The conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and applications of Participatory Geographic Information Systems and related geospatial technologies for use in the field.
• SYA 6356 - Geographic Information Systems in Society
  The art and science of GIS and related geospatial technologies across the social and environmental sciences.
• SYA 6452 - GIS Applications
  The concepts and implementations of the geographic information analysis and integrate GIS with real-world applications. Spring
• SYA 6458 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems in Society
  Focuses on advanced special topics in Geographic Information Systems related to the technology’s use in and impact on society. Odd Spring

Faculty

• Timothy Hawthorne
• Yingru Li