Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
SOCI 560 - SPATIAL ANALYSIS
Long Title: SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department: Sociology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Introduction to the core concepts and tools for analyzing spatial data. Students will gain hands-on experience creating spatial data (including georeferencing, geocoding, and merging data sources), producing and interpreting maps, and describing and analyzing spatial patterns and relationships. Drawing on examples in housing, health, education, public policy, and urban studies, students will learn how to apply spatial concepts and methods to study the geographic distribution of social phenomena, the spatial organization of communities, and the relationship between society and the environment. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: SOCI 460. Recommended Prerequisite(s): The course uses R software for spatial data management and analysis. Students should have introductory-level knowledge of R and basic statistics prior to taking the course. Students can make use of online resources (e.g., https://www.datacamp.com/) to gain experience prior to the start of the course. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 560 if student has credit for SOCI 460.