UCSB Spatial Science

I Completed an additional emphasis and outside concentration at the University of California, Santa Barbara for Geographic Spatial Science.

The most valuable courses I took to for the additional emphasis were:

1. GEOG 176A: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Science

   • This course taught me a solid foundation for what spatial science is, how spatial statistics are unique and can be applied, and procedures for geographic science.

   •  Labs provide hands-on experience with GIS and related software, mostly ArcGIS Pro.

2. GEOG 176B: Technical Issues and Applications for Geographic Information Systems and Science

   • This course got into underlying technical issues, including coordinate systems and analytic geometry, database models and structures, algorithms and analytical procedures.

   • Laboratory analysis of digital geographic information from physical and social sources.

3. GEOG 176C: GIS Design and Applications

   • Students collaborate to design, develop, and present a GIS pilot study. Covers all stages of a GIS project: planning, design, analysis, and presentation.

   • Applying GIS theory and techniques to solve problems in land and resource management, utilities, and municipal government.

Research Project

My biggest accomplishment was the capstone research project, which culminated in the GEOG 176C Symposium where my group members and I got to present our research poster to students, faculty, staff, and professionals in the field.

See the details in the navbar projects > Acoustic flow monitor arrays on Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand

Our Research Poster - click to open PDF

Also see our Digital Artifact on Esri Story Maps for the full report details.

A special thanks to Dr. Peter Kedron, the UCSB Geography Department, and my amazing research group that made this project possible.