Examines the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) with emphasis on their social and political implications. Topics may include critical cartography, social theory, health geography, historical geography, geopolitics, crime mapping, environmental justice, data feminism, environmental change, and science, technology, and society studies (STS).
Undergraduate Credit: 3 hours
Graduate Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisite: GGIS 379 or equivalent.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 if topic varies.
Course Department: Geography
Updated: April 4, 2026