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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Member of
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1983
Description
This thesis describes the development of a geographic information
system for school planning and boundary analysis. The
focus of the thesis is on a geographic information system as a
problem solving tool . The empirical analysis deals with middle
school student projections and assignments in Broward County,
Florida. Chapter I of the thesis defines the nature of a geographic
information system. Chapter II explains the development
of a geographic information system for Broward County schools.
Chapter III applies the geographic information system for projecting
student enrollment and develops an application for school
boundary determination. Chapter IV details the results of a linear
programming approach to school boundary analysis. The concluding
chapter discusses advantages and disadvantages of the geographic
information system and examines additional areas of research.
system for school planning and boundary analysis. The
focus of the thesis is on a geographic information system as a
problem solving tool . The empirical analysis deals with middle
school student projections and assignments in Broward County,
Florida. Chapter I of the thesis defines the nature of a geographic
information system. Chapter II explains the development
of a geographic information system for Broward County schools.
Chapter III applies the geographic information system for projecting
student enrollment and develops an application for school
boundary determination. Chapter IV details the results of a linear
programming approach to school boundary analysis. The concluding
chapter discusses advantages and disadvantages of the geographic
information system and examines additional areas of research.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
100 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
AAI1319917
Additional Information
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1983.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1983
Date Text
1983
Date Issued (EDTF)
1983
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT14132
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Person Preferred Name
KOONTZ, JERRY MICHAEL.
Graduate College
Physical Description
100 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL PLANNING
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Origin Information
1983
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL PLANNING
Other Title Info
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL PLANNING