GEO265 Intro to GIS
Provides an overview of how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and understand the Earth's cultural and physical features through hands-on projects. Introduces fundamental principles of mapping, cartography, creating and working with geospatial data, and asking spatial questions. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11191 | In-person | Cascade CH 211 | Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12:50pm | From January 6 through March 19, 2026 | Lorena Alves Carvalho Nascimento | Books for CRN 11191
Class details for CRN 11191 Fees: $12 | |
| 12267 | Online (scheduled meetings) lecture | Not applicable | Tuesday from 6 to 8:50pm | From January 6 through March 17, 2026 | Alee T Kelley | Books for CRN 12267
Class details for CRN 12267 Fees: $12 | |
| and Online (scheduled meetings) lab | Not applicable | Thursday from 6 to 8:50pm | From January 8 through March 19, 2026 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.