Course Info

CSC 543: Spatial Databases and Geographic Information Systems

This course considers how spatial databases work within a GIS, how data is structured, stored, indexed, retrieved, and displayed. Other topics may include fuzzy spatial databases, temporal spatial databases, and multiple criteria spatial decision making. The class will consist of hands-on work with commercial products, as well as investigating the state of-the art research in the field. Prerequisites: CSC 453 or CSC 455

CSC 453 or CSC 455 or DSC 450 is a prerequisite for this class.