TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ECD 3362
Applied Spatial Analysis for International Economic Development
Prerequisites
None.
Description
This course introduces spatial analysis as a tool for solving business-related problems. Emphasis
is placed on practical applications within the context of a Geographic Information System (GIS),
i.e., the computer hardware and software used for the management, display, and analysis of
spatial data.
Objectives
1. To understand the role of spatial analysis tools in addressing business problems;
2. To become familiar with the basic tools of spatial analysis within a GIS program;
3. To become proficient at creating professional-quality maps according to established
cartographic principles;
4. To gain practical experience with ArcGIS software by ESRI.
Purpose
Specialized course for the international economic development concentration.
Approved Texts
Miller, Fred L. GIS Tutorial for Marketing. ESRI Press (2007). 409 pp. paperback. [ISBN:
9781589480797]
Supplements
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005