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Geographic Information Science (GIS)
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GIS encompasses techniques in geographic information systems, remote sensing (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and related spatial analysis. GIS systems are computer-based systems to collect, store, analyze, and communicate spatially related data and information.
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Why GIS?
Information technology offers the fastest growing career track in the 21st century. GIS can be used to make better-informed decisions about locating new factories and business operations. For example, Local, regional, state and national governments use GIS in creating urban, rural and regional planning models. GIS can also be used to map and trace trends and patterns in the spread of disease. Environmental agencies utilize GIS technologies to manage land, forest, and fishery resources.
What Can You Do with GIS?
GIS, together with RS and GPS (3S technology), is rapidly transforming traditional applications across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, health care, agriculture, business, geography, geology, and biology. The following list comprises examples of areas utilizing GIS technologies in the workplace: Agriculture, Business, Environment, Federal government, Forestry, Geology, Hydrology, Land use planning, Local government Mapping, Marketing, Military, Real estate, Risk management, Site planning, Transportation, Urban development, Utilities
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