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GIS Center

Geographic Information Systems

GIS stands for Geographic Information System.  It refers to a system of cataloging, analyzing, and visually representing data that has a geographic component, meaning a way of identifying its location on Earth.  This allows you to draw a map showing where your data are and how they are related spatially.

Explore the gold tabs on the left to learn about ArcGIS software and training available to you as a member of the UC Merced community.