National and Homeland Security
Security has become a critical issue in recent years. GIS have been used in the defense and Intelligence fields for decades and play vital roles in a number of areas that now come under the purview of Homeland Security. This course presents a selection of the wide range of topics that play a role in national security both domestically and in the international arena. Case studies range from large-scale, facility-based security assessment to national level modeling. Key organizations and data sources are reviewed. Student tasks include conceptual problem solving, team-based analysis, and hands-on computer exercises.

Elective courses:
Remote Sensing for GIS
Raster and 3D Modeling
GIS Program Development and Management
Business Intelligence
Urban Planning and Development
Environmental and Natural Resource Management

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