GEOG 80.08 Geospatial Technologies and Society

Beyond mapping the world, how do geospatial technologies help shape it? This course analyzes the political, economic, social, and cultural implications of geospatial data, media, and technologies. Topics covered include self-driving cars, Google Maps, and big geospatial datasets like satellite imagery repositories. Drawing on a variety of conceptual frameworks, students will learn how to evaluate geospatial technologies not only through their technical underpinnings, but also via their space-making processes and embeddedness in our everyday lives.

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