GC1-1 - Origins

This Topic has been deleted in future versions of the GIS&T Body of Knowledge

Author and Citation Info: 

DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Origins. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).

Learning Objectives: 
  • Discuss Openshaw’s contributions in the development of this sub-discipline
  • Summarize the role of the GeoComputation conference series in shaping this sub-discipline (http://www.geocomputation.org/)
  • Summarize the development of geocomputation techniques and algorithms and the related advances in computer technology/architecture that have aided in the ability to carry out more complex processes in GIS&T