GEOG215: Introduction to Spatial Data Science
Undergraduate course, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2026
Lead Instructor: Spring 2026, Summer 2023, Summer 2024
Grading Support: Fall 2022, Fall 2023
TA: Fall 2021
This course introduces students to data science with a focus on spatial (geographic) data, data that are referenced to a location on Earth’s surface. Students learn concepts and techniques to apply various facets of data science practice, including data collection, management, and integration, descriptive modeling, exploratory spatial data analysis, and communication via visualization and mapping. Real world examples and datasets spanning physical, social, and health sciences are used throughout the course.