As part of George Mason University’s Professional Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, SCIA is now offering a 3-Day seminar on Human Terrain Analysis at George Mason University.  The 3-Day Human Terrain Analysis Seminar (GIS 0270) provides students with valuable knowledge and strategies for successful implementation of geospatial tools, techniques, and solutions. GIS 0270 Human Terrain Analysis is an excellent learning opportunity for students that are seeking to develop knowledge and gain experience in the growing analytical discipline of Human Terrain.

During the 3-Day Human Terrain Analysis seminar, students will examine trends within the emerging field of Human Terrain Analysis and will learn how these concepts relate to defense and intelligence applications of GIS. The course will mainly focus on Social scientific theories regarding the geospatial correlates of role and status; differences between geophysical and geo-social data will be debated; choice of spatial tools and software packages will be explored, and methodologies for spatial and temporal analysis with respect to group behavior will be analyzed. Students will use ArcGIS, CASE, and CrimeStat III to produce statistically classified, descriptive, explanatory, and predictive assessments of where significant social groups are and may be found in both micro (village) and macro (regional) settings.

Please click on the following link to download the GMU GIS Program Brochure. (which includes more information about the 3-Day Human Terrain Analysis seminar).  George Mason University’s GIS certificate program offers an excellent opportunity for working professionals to increase their overall technical knowledge of GIS. Students entering the George Mason GIS program come from a multitude of backgrounds and professions. Individual courses may be taken without pursuing the entire certificate, though in some cases prerequisites must be met.  To learn more please visit: http://www.ocpe.gmu.edu/programs/gis/gis.html