Abstract

Business Geographic Information Systems A Course in Business Geomapping
Track: Teaching with GIS in Higher Education
Author(s): Steve Reames

This presentation will discuss the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the business curriculum. During the Summer II, 2004 term and Fall, 2007 terms a course in geomapping fundamentals was developed utilizing both ArcGis 3.3 and ArcGIS 9.2 respectively. The course was made possible with an internal technology development grant at Angelo State University (ASU) and federal HEAF funding. The presentation will discuss the development of a geomapping course that blends both business management and marketing courses to enhance current theorems taught in each curriculum. The presentation is of special interest to students majoring in managing information systems, computer science, physics, mathematics, education, management, marketing, and agriculture.

Steve Reames
Angelo State University
2601 W. Ave N.
Rassman #205
San Angelo , Texas 76909
United States
Phone: (325) 942-2383
Fax: (325) 943-2384
E-mail: sreames@angelo.edu