EGEN 4197: Independent Study: Honors Thesis Preparation

Fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include history of the field, components of a GIS, the nature and characteristics of spatial data, methods of data capture and sources of data, database models, review of typical GIS operations and applications. Laboratory exercises provide experience with common computer-based systems. Formerly offered as GEOG 2500.

Credits: 3
Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026
Campuses: Storrs
Requirements: Students must be accepted by the School of Education Honors Committee as candidates for Honors Scholars or University Scholars.

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Spring 2027 sections

Taught by Catherine Little, Wendy Glenn, Del Siegle, and Laura Burton.

Section	Type	Meets	Instructor	Campus	Seats
001	IND	By arrangement	Catherine Little	Storrs	2 of 5 open
002	IND	By arrangement	Wendy Glenn	Storrs	4 of 5 open
003	IND	By arrangement	Del Siegle	Storrs	2 of 5 open
004	IND	By arrangement	Laura Burton	Storrs	2 of 5 open

Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.

Fall 2026 sections

Taught by Catherine Little, Adrian Garcia-Sierra, David Todd Campbell, Del Siegle, Susannah Everett, Laura Burton, and Wendy Glenn.

Section	Type	Meets	Instructor	Campus	Seats
001	IND	By arrangement	Catherine Little	Storrs	2 of 5 open
002	IND	By arrangement	Adrian Garcia-Sierra	Storrs	5 of 5 open
003	IND	By arrangement	David Todd Campbell	Storrs	5 of 5 open
004	IND	By arrangement	Del Siegle	Storrs	1 of 5 open
005	IND	By arrangement	Susannah Everett	Storrs	5 of 5 open
006	IND	By arrangement	Laura Burton	Storrs	5 of 5 open
007	IND	By arrangement	Wendy Glenn	Storrs	4 of 5 open

Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.

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