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FREC-4114: Information Technologies for Natural Resource Management

Description: An introduction to computer information systems used in natural resources management. Course will introduce students to the theory and applications of database management systems (DBMS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Uses, challenges, and limitations of these technologies in natural resource management applications will be discussed. Students will receive extensive hand-on instruction in the use of current software packages for DBMS and GIS.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: FREC-2214 or GEOG-2314 or FOR-2214

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 25

Average GPA: 3.31 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 37.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.26%

John P Gannon202353.3%28.8%9.6%2.6%3.9%1.7%3.2518
Paige T Williams202461.1%27.0%6.9%3.0%1.9%0.0%3.374
Vanthu T Tran201969.6%26.8%2.5%1.1%0.0%0.0%3.623

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W