Introduction to Geospatial Humanities (CLS-0125)

Spring 2026 · CLS 0125 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory, methods, and technology for applications in the humanities in past and present settings. Topics include GIS data creation and data structures, geodesy, spatial analysis, and cartographic visualization. Includes extensive laboratory exercises to apply concepts presented in the lectures using a variety of GIS software and tools. Assignments concentrate on application of concepts covered in lectures and exercises and include a final project that applies GIS to each student’s field of interest.

Course codes: CLS-0125, CLS 0125, CLS0125, CLS-125, CLS 125, CLS125, ARCH-0175, ARCH 0175, ARCH0175, ARCH-175, ARCH 175, ARCH175, HIST-0179, HIST 0179, HIST0179, HIST-179, HIST 179, HIST179, UEP-0103, UEP 0103, UEP0103, UEP-103, UEP 103, UEP103

Course Discovery