Ian L Barr
Adjunct Lecturer
Computer Information Systems
EMAIL: ibarr@bmcc.cuny.edu
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Office Hours: Mondays 3-5PM
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My name is Professor Ian Barr and I am an adjunct lecturer at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). I teach introductory to GIS in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department where we learn about and utilize various geospatial technologies and concepts.
Expertise
- GIS Professional for 7+ years
- Transportation & Energy Specialization
Degrees
- MS GIS
- MRP Urban & Regional Planning
- Advanced Certificate Business of Energy
Courses Taught
- This course is designed to introduce students to a new suite of geospatial technologies, as well as the tools that geospatial professionals use to access, manipulate, and display geographic information related to digital earth. It covers the fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and cartography (the science and art of map-making). Practical application of geospatial technologies and map creation using a variety of publicly available mapping programs will be discussed.
