GEG-130: Digital Earth

Course Description

Digital Earth provides students with an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In this course, students will work with computer-based tools to create, analyze, and map data. Introductory geospatial skills will be covered through hands-on lab exercises themed around various topics such as: the natural landscape, renewable energy, sustainability, crime, business, and census data. A final project will provide students with the opportunity to use geospatial technology, combined with real-world data, to explore a topic of their choosing and create original maps that begin to find the answer to a research question. A sustainability elective (GR). This is a lab course.

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GEG-130 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

GEG-130, Section 105

CRN #36048
Hybrid

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

25

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 102
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Wednesday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 102
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Wednesday
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

GEG-130, Section SL1

CRN #36049
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

25

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A