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ARCH4407-1 / Fall 2021

Methods in Spatial Research

This course provides an introduction to the critical use of geographic information systems (GIS) and the use of spatial methods for urban humanities research.

Maps and geographic analysis are key tools for interpreting the built environment and the social conditions it contains. GIS methods allow for the analysis of geographic features together with attributes (environmental, social, demographic, political) of those places. The thoughtful use of spatial data can reveal previously unseen patterns, changing the way we see and engage with our world. However, maps are never just representations, they are nearly always active agents in shaping the worlds they describe. With this in mind, students will be introduced to a range of approaches for creating and manipulating spatial data with a focus on the forms of authorship, design, subjectivity embedded in spatial data and its uses.

This is a “making & doing” workshop course that is open to students from within GSAPP, GSAS and the Columbia and Barnard Colleges and is designed to expand the disciplinary locations in which spatial data analysis takes place. Through hands-on exercises and weekly assignments participants will develop basic fluency with open-source mapping software, QGIS, methods of data collection and creation, and approaches and concepts in critical spatial analysis and map design.

Other Semesters & Sections
Course Semester Title Student Work Instructor Syllabus Requirements & Sequence Location & Time Session & Points Call No.
ARCH4407‑1 Spring 2026
Methods in Spatial Research
Adam Vosburgh
300 Buell South
F 9 AM - 11 AM
Full Semester
3 Points
15512
A4407‑1 Spring 2025
Methods in Spatial Research
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Adam Vosburgh Syllabus
300 BUELL SOUTH
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SES A
1.5 PTS Points
11383
A4407‑1 Spring 2024
Methods in Spatial Research
Vs vosburgh benedettavonpalombini sp24 assignment2
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Adam Vosburgh
WARE LOUNGE, 600 AVERY
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SES A
1.5 Points
11700
A4407‑1 Spring 2023
Methods in Spatial Research
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Adam Vosburgh
WARE LOUNGE
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SES A
1.5 Points
11410
A4407‑1 Spring 2022
Methods in Spatial Research
Vs brawley yasminekatkhuda atlas sp22 cover
Vs brawley emilyconklin atlas sp22 cover
Vs brawley yanigao satellite grids sp22
Dare Brawley
WARE LOUNGE
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SES A
1.5 Points
15214
A4407‑1 Spring 2021
Methods in Spatial Research
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Dare Brawley
REMOTE
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SES A
1.5 Points
11822
A4407‑1 Spring 2020
Methods in Spatial Research
Carsten Rodin
200 BUELL
F 9 AM - 11 AM
SESSION A
1.5 Points
14040