GIS Related Courses at UC Davis

* Required course for Geographic Information Systems minor
** Elective course for Geographic Information Systems minor

GIS Fundamentals

ABT 180. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4) I*

Lecture-3 hours; Laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite: familiarity with computers. Lecture and computer laboratory using ArcGIS to introduce Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prepare, present and interpret facts pertaining generally to the surface of the earth. Offered to undergraduate and graduate students and is preparatory for a number of other courses in specific subject matter ranging from human to natural resources. I. Plant

LDA 185. Geographic Information Systems Modeling(4) II*

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory-6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Major concepts and methods used in representation and analysis of data in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on methods to create spatial data sets from primary (analog and digital) data sources such as aerial photography and maps. Additional GIS topics include: commonly used data structures, data management, database design, georeferencing, georectification, surface models, analysis, and visualization of spatial data. II. Greco

SAS 5. Geographic Information Systems and Society (3) III

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory/Discussion-3 hours. No prerequisites, general education credit. Map and analyze crime, poverty, elephants, facilities, etc. in relation to society. Find hidden treasure (geocaching and geographic positioning systems (GPS)). Complete online computer tutorial and earn certificate in GIS. Meet professionals using GIS. III. Wallender

Material Related to GIS

ASE 121. Systems Analysis in Agriculture and Resource Management (4) I**

Lecture-2 hours; Discussion/Laboratory-2 hours. Prerequisite: course 21 or equivalent computer experience, and Mathematics 16A. The process of systems analysis and dynamic simulation of biological and environmental systems, use of systems analysis for development of optimal management strategies for agricultural and environmental systems. I. Foin

ERS 105. Principles of Cartography for GIS (4) III**

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory-6 hours. Properties and components of maps. Compilation and generalization of base'map data; projections; coordinate systems; reference ellipsoids; symbolization and processing of map data; cartographic design; typography; map production; and cartographic and photographic equipment utilized in producing maps. III. TBA

HYD 273. Introduction to Geostatistics (3) I. Even (Open to undergraduates)

Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Statistics 130A and 130B, or the equivalent. Statistical treatment of spatial data with emphasis on hydrologic problems. Topics include theory of random functions, variogram analysis, Kriging, co'Kriging, indicator geostatistics, and stochastic simulation of spatial variability. Demonstration and use of interactive geostatistical software included. Offered in alternate years. I. Fogg

Applications of GIS

ESP 123. Introduction to Field and Laboratory Methods in Ecology (4)

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory-6 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or the equivalent, Statistics 102 or the equivalent. Introduces students to methods used for collecting ecological data in field and laboratory situations. Methods used by population ecologists and community ecologists; emphasis on experimental design, scientific writing and data analysis. III. Quinn, M. Schwartz

ESP 171. Environmental Planning (4)

Lecture-3 hours; Discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 1; a course in social science and a course in environmental science. Laws, institutions, design and analysis methods, and means of implementation of plans for land use, air and water quality, transportation, and energy are examined. Theoretical and practical readings are used. Political and technical problems common to all planning processes emphasized. III. Johnston

ESP 173. Land Use and Growth Controls (4)

Lecture-3 hours; Discussion-1 hour. Prerequisite: Political Science 1, Economics 1A, intermediate statistics (Sociology 106 or Statistics 102 or the equivalent), and local government (Applied Behavioral Science 157, 158 or Political Science 100, 102 or 104.) Exposes students to the economic, political, and legal factors affecting land use and growth controls, and helps students critically evaluate written materials in terms of their arguments and supporting data. III. Johnston

ABT 175. Introduction to Precision Agriculture (3) I**

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory/Discussion-3 hours. Prerequisite: Agricultural Systems and Environment 21 or the equivalent computer experience. Concepts of precision agriculture. Variability in yield, yield monitors and mapping, remote sensing, variability in plant and soil conditions, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS), sensors and actuators, map controlled variable rate application (VRT), socio-economic aspects of precision agriculture. I. Upadhyaya

ABT 182. Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3) III

Laboratory/Discussion-6 hours. Prerequisite: course ABT 180; course LDA 185 recommended. Basic programming skills and fundamentals of Visual Basic (VB) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). ArcObject and working with Objects in VBA; ArcGIS customization, applications of environmental risk analyes. Group project. (Same course as Hydrologic Science 182.) III. M. Zhang

Remote Sensing

ATM 128. Radiation and Satellite Meteorology (4)

Lecture/Discussion-3 hours; Discussion/Laboratory-2 hours. Prerequisite: course 60, Physics 9B, Mathematics 22B, 21D. Concepts of atmospheric radiation and the use of satellites in remote sensing. Emphasis on the modification of solar and infrared radiation by the atmosphere. Estimation from satellite data of atmospheric variables such as temperatures and cloudiness. II. Weare

ERS 185. Aerial Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing (4) I**

Lecture-2 hours; Laboratory-4 hours. Basics of remote sensing and photogrammetry, grids and map projections, aerial photo interpretation, sensors and platforms for aerial and space photography and non-photographic imaging systems, aerial thermography, microwave sensing, and introduction to remote sensing applications. I. Bahre

ERS 186. Environmental Remote Sensing (3) II**

Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16B and Physics 7C or 9B; upper division standing. Overview of satellite, airborne, and ground-based remote sensing. Building on properties of EM Radiation, isotropic and non-isotropic scattering and absorption, examines applications in hydrologic processes, weather and climate, ecology and land use, soils, geology, forestry, and agriculture. Not open for credit to students who have taken Hydrologic Science 186. (Former course Hydrologic Science 186.) II. Ustin

ERS 186L. Environmental Remote Sensing Lab (2) III

Laboratory-4 hours. Prerequisite: course 186 with grade of C or better. Computer-based analysis and visualization of digital images and image processing techniques. Continuation of course 186 providing theory and direct experience in digital image processing. III. Ustin

Bioinformatics Related Courses at UC Davis

ECS 124. Theory and Practice of Bioinformatics (4)

Lecture-3 hours; Laboratory-1 hour. Prerequisite: course 10 or 30 or Engineering 5 or 6, Statistics 12 or 13 or 32 or 100 or Mathematics 131/Statistics 131A, Biological Sciences 1A or Molecular and Cellular Biology 10. Fundamental biological, mathematical and algorithmic models underlying bioinformatics, sequence analysis, database search, gene prediction, molecular structure comparison and prediction, phylogenetic trees, high throughput biology, massive datasets; applications in molecular biology and genetics; use and extension of common bioinformatics tools. III. Gusfield