Hoover High – GIS: Modeling the Natural and Human Environment 1,2
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including the history of automated mapping and GIS applications across disciplines. Of particular focus is the use of GIS in environmental science, government, history, political science, and business to evaluate and address environmental issues and to promote sustainability and human welfare. Specific topics covered include GIS terminology, raster and vector data structures, data sources an
Prerequisites: Computer Science Discoveries 1,2 (Code.org)
Grades: 10-12
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