This course presents advanced topics in macro social work practice. The topics may include emerging
macro practice issues and advanced application of specific methods.
The goal of the GIS course is to provide a general introduction to the use of GIS software for social work practice. Students will learn the basics of practical mapping of data and information using a range of GIS software. Student will learn the basic strategies of securing data, securing map images, and integration of maps and data to create single and multi-layered data maps. Students will be presented with real time applications of this mapped information in clinical and community practice.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Describe the theory and practice behind the use of GIS.
2. Identify, create and import databases and information spreadsheets into a GIS.
3. Identify, create and import maps, pictures and images into a GIS
4. Produce a variety of data maps using several basic GIS packages.
5. Describe the strengths and limitations of GIS mapping applications.
| Semester: | Fall 2014 |
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| Instructor: | Larry M. Gant |
| Topic: | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Social Workers |
| U-M Class #: | 21843 |
| Time: | Mon Mondays September 8, 15, 22,29 and October 6, 2014 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: | B684 SSWB |
| Program Type:
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Program Type describes the program in which you are pursuing, i.e., residential or online part-time. At this time, residential students may not enroll in online part-time courses and online part-time students may not enroll in residential courses.
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Residential |
| Credits: | 1 Credit Hours |
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106