Email: iboles@cypresscollege.edu
Phone: (714) 484-7185
Office Hours: Meetings accommodated upon request.
Location: Geography Dept., Rm. 238, Humanities
About Professor Boles
Greetings! My name is Ian Boles. I am an adjunct professor of geography here at Cypress College. My main academic interests are Geographic Information Systems (GIS), world geography, and population geography. I encourage you to explore our course offerings in the outstanding Department of Geography at Cypress College.
Professional
In my day job, I am the GIS Analyst at the Center for Demographic Research based on the campus of California State University Fullerton.
Travel
Like any good geographer, I have a love affair with travel. Whether it is a weekend trip to the Sierras or a trip abroad, I make it a point to explore our planet with all of my senses, and I encourage my students to do the same.
I have traveled to China, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Monaco, Turkey, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, the great states of Alaska and Hawai’i, and across the greatest state of all, California.
Recommended Course
GEOG 230 C: Intro to GIS
If you have ever wondered about the art and science of map making (cartography) or the interactions of people and environments, Intro to GIS may be the class for you! Learn the theories behind and practical applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in GEOG 230 C, Intro to GIS. This course provides a broad overview of GIS applications, emphasizing the real-world skills that are in high demand in the private and public sectors.
Classes
Resources
- ArcGIS.com
Web GIS from ESRI. Sign up for a free account to get a feel for GIS. - GIS Stack Exchange
GIS stack exchange for GIS professionals and students alike. - Cal-Atlas
The California Geoportal provides easy and convenient access to freely distributed spatial data for California. - DIVA-GIS
Free spatial data at the national and subnational level for the entire world.