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We will learn how to use GIS mapping, apps, and drones. Students spend 5 days on land and 4 on islands along the world\u2019s second largest reef system.\u00a0No previous experience with GIS is needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply through UCF Abroad at<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=10108\">https:\/\/studyabroad.ucf.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=10108<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> This exciting study abroad course in Belize is open to all graduate and undergraduate students at UCF (and beyond). All majors are welcome. This 3 credit course counts as an elective course in both of the UCF GIS certificate programs. It is a research-based course. No previous GIS and mapping experience is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apps due February 15, 2020. 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