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GSCU 2500: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

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
4
Offered
Spring 2027, Fall 2026
Campuses
Storrs
Requirements
May not be taken out of sequence after passing GSCU 2505.
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Spring 2027 sections

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001LEC9:30AM - 10:45AM / TuThTBAStorrsFSB 0259 of 45 open
002LLAB1:25PM - 3:25PM / FrTBAStorrsAUST 4390 of 10 open
003LLAB11:00AM - 1:00PM / ThTBAStorrsAUST 43924 of 25 open
004LLAB1:25PM - 3:25PM / WeTBAStorrsAUST 4390 of 25 open

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

Fall 2026 sections

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001LEC12:30PM - 1:45PM / TuThTBAStorrsFSB 02522 of 75 open
002LLAB3:30PM - 5:30PM / ThTBAStorrsAUST 43910 of 25 open
003LLAB1:25PM - 3:25PM / FrTBAStorrsAUST 4398 of 25 open
004LLAB1:20PM - 3:20PM / WeTBAStorrsAUST 4394 of 25 open

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

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