INFSCI 2460: Spatial Reasoning for GIS

Spring 2010 (2104)
Pre: INFSCI 2300
Wed 3:00 - 5:50pm IS 411

Instructor: Dr. Stephen Hirtle
Office: 2B01 IS Building 
Office Phone: 412-624-9434
Email: hirtle@pitt.edu
GSA: none
Secretary: Mary Stewart, 720 IS Bldg, 412-624-9402
Office Hours: Tues 2:30 - 4:00 or by appt.

Overview. The ability to reason about spatial objects is fundamental to understanding spatial systems. This course discusses fundamental issues in qualitative spatial reasoning, spatial languages, and spatial decision-making. Applications of spatial reasoning to be addressed in the course include problems of navigation and interface issues for GIS. The course meets the requirements of the Cognitive Systems area in the MSIS program and will also prepare PhD students for the comprehensive exam in the area of spatial reasoning.

Required Textbook.

Readings. There will be one chapter from the text or four articles per week from the current literature. You need to read the appropriate readings before the class in which they are assigned and to come to the meeting prepared to discuss them thoughtfully. You should be prepared to answer questions that I pose and to contribute ideas, suggestions, and questions of your own.

 

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Last update: November 17, 2009