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Welcome to the GIS for International Applications wiki. This is your main portal for course materials. This course will focus on introducing students to the use of geographic information systems for applications in the international arena.
Course overview, objectives, and grading
This course meets Tuesdays/Thursdays from 8:15-9:30am in the Mugar Computer Lab
Instructors:Patrick Florance and Barbara Parmenter
Patrick's office: 16 Dearborn Road
- By appointment: email Patrick
Barbara's office: 72 Professors Row
Barbara's Mugar Lab Hours:
- Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:30am
- By appointment: e-mail Barbara
Teaching assistant: Gabrielle Gareau
Gabrielle's Lab Hours:
- Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-12:30
Schedule of readings, labs, and assignments
(note: the schedule may be updated as needed so please check back regularly)
Student Work Zone
Post your assignments in the work zone
Class Powerpoints
you must log in to see this page - provides access to powerpoints used in the class
GIS Help, Tips and Tutorials
Tutorials and tip sheets we use in class can be found here, as well as online help links
GIS Research Examples
Use this to explore GIS research and application areas
GIS Online Data Resources
Our Tufts guide to online data resources, by subject, geographic area, and data clearing house.