This course examines the emerging field of Human Terrain Analysis, with
specific application to defense and intelligence applications of GIS. Social
scientific theories regarding the geospatial correlates of role and status
will be discussed; differences between geophysical and geo-social data will
be debated; choice of spatial tools and software packages will be explored,
and methodologies for temporal analysis with respect to human behavior will
be analyzed. Students will use ArcGIS, ThreatMapper, CASE, and CrimeStat
III to produce descriptive, explanatory, and predictive assessments of where
significant social groups are and may be found in both micro (village) and
macro (regional) settings.
This course is also available on a contract basis and can be tailored to suit your organization's needs. Please contact us to discuss your on-site opportunity.
Courses are offered in a three-day seminar format. Classes can be taken individually to strengthen your working knowledge or as part of the certificate program to enhance your career development. Certificate and non-certificate students are awarded 1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) per ten hours of successful classroom participation. It is possible to complete the certificate in 4 to 36 months. Tailored seminars taught on your premises can be arranged through the Program Manager.
