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Geographic Information Systems as Applied to the Manipulation of Environmental Data.

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Hill, J. M.; And Others – The Environmentalist, 1983

Discusses two aspects of a Geographic Information System (GIS), a computerized system for processing geographic and/or mapped data and components/implementation of a GIS and GIS demonstration in natural resources management. Demonstrations related to lignite mining permit requirements in coastal zone, and location of potential landfills/hazardous…

Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Oriented Programs, Environmental Education, Geography

Using Visual Basic to Teach Programming for Geographers.

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Slocum, Terry A.; Yoder, Stephen C. – Journal of Geography, 1996

Outlines reasons why computer programming should be taught to geographers. These include experience using macro (scripting) languages and sophisticated visualization software, and developing a deeper understanding of general hardware and software capabilities. Discusses the distinct advantages and few disadvantages of the programming language…

Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces