Browsing Senior Theses by Subject "GIS"
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Accuracy Assessment of Topographic versus GIS Stream Mapping Methods: A Case Study of the Pike River In Southeastern Wisconsin
(2016-05)Streams are an abundant hydrological resource found throughout the world. The accurate mapping of stream location is not a simple task, and previous methods are being replaced by modern technology. Streams were mapped ... -
Anthropogenic Effects on Invasive Species in Six Lakes in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
(2013-09-06)The United States Office of Technology reported that between 1906 and 1991 over $97 billion was spent in damages caused by invasive species and since then millions more have been spent. Besides causing economic problems, ... -
The Background of GIS and how it Works
(1999)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the creditability and desirability of GIS in corporations and businesses today. GIS is very expensive to buy and maintain, so why would a business want to invest thousands of dollars ... -
Breast Cancer and Access to Health Care: A Spatial and Statistical Analysis
(2013-09-20)This research examines both the spatial and non-spatial relationships between breast cancer mortality rate and percent of population living below poverty, health care facilities per 1,000 people and percent urban. The data ... -
A Cardiology Market Share Study in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Using Geographic Information Systems Spatial Analysis
(2010-06-04)In Wisconsin, heart disease is the number one cause of death. In order to fix this problem there needs to be an emphasis on cardiology care. It is important for health care institutions to adequately provide cardiology ... -
Childhood Obesity in the Greater Chicagoland Area: A Geographical & Social Analysis
(2013-09-06)Obesity in young children is becoming a problem and it is growing rapidly. This thesis focuses on childhood obesity in greater Chicagoland, which includes Cook and Lake County, Illinois, and Kenosha County, Wisconsin. ... -
Comparison of the preparation for earthquakes and tsunamis by different regions and the implications for cost and casualties
(2017-05-31)Some regions are better prepared than others for seismic disasters, specifically regions that are more developed and are more experienced with them, which results in mitigation of the loss of life that is caused by these ... -
The Effects of Climate Gradients on the life cycle of the Galerucella spp
(2013-09-20)The invasion of foreign and native nuisances has becoming an increasing problem in society. Thus there is a constant need to find a better control in order to slow the progress or eliminate these species. One of the most ... -
The Effects of Retirement Income, Sales, and Property Taxes on Retiree Relocation
(2018-12)Differences in state tax treatment of retirement income, sales, and property value is a main driving factor in a retiree’s decision to permanently move to another state. Due to limited income, retired people are more likely ... -
The Entrepreneurial Possibility of GIS
(2005)The ESNS program allowed me to examine different existing GIS companies to see the entrepreneurial possibilities of GIS . The study was conducted to GIS companies throughout the United States . Approximately 450 ... -
Foxconn’s Groundbreaking Move to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin: Past Practices, Present Plans and Future Concerns
(2018-12)Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd.’s move of its flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing plant to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, must be held to a higher standard than its business practices in other countries if it is to be sustainable. ... -
A Global Risk Assessment of Coastal Regions Based on the Disaster Mitigation Potential of their Mangrove Forests
(2018-05)Mangrove forests are found to lessen the impact of tsunamis, cyclones, and their subsequent flooding in nearby areas. Unfortunately, they are one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. Due to their wide and dense ... -
The Impact of Glyphosate Exposure on Leukemia and Lymphoma Cases in the State of Iowa
(2018-12)This study examines the spatial and non-spatial relationships between lymphoma and leukemia cases and glyphosate usage, number of farms and total cropland. Cancer, pesticide and land use data was obtained from SEER, USGS ... -
Impact of Habitat Quality on Gray Wolves Morphometrics In the Great Lakes Region
(2017-05-31)Wolves play an important role in our ecosystems. They are at the top of the food chain, they control many subspecies population from getting out of control such as moose and deer. But lately we have seen an increase in ... -
Is Cycling as an Active Transportation More than Environmentally Friendly? – Impacts of Bicycle Networks on Property Values in Madison, WI
(2016-05)Whether it is a simple bike path in a park or a complex network of trails and bike lanes, bicycling infrastructure positively impacts the economy. Networks promote active transportation which results in both public and ... -
Management implications of an overpopulated white-tailed deer herd (Odocoileus virginianus) and the effects of the recently suspended Earn-a-Buck program in Wisconsin.
(2013-09-06)Overpopulated deer herds can have serious implications on both the human and natural landscape. Among other things, uncontrolled deer numbers can increase the amount of deer-related accidents and increase the spread of ... -
Mapping the Aftermath: An Exploration in GIS of the Sioux Uprising of 1862
(2017-05-31)On December 26th, 1862 the largest mass execution in United States History occurred as 38 Sioux Indians were hanged in Mankato, MN. This event marked the end of the Sioux Uprising of 1862, also known as the Dakota War or ... -
Mowing Reduction and Prairie Conversion in Crystal Lake Parks
(2015-09)Mowing and managing grass is a necessary task for any land owner, specifically the Crystal Lake Park District. Mowing large amounts of grass can be costly financially and environmentally, so mowing with the most efficiency ... -
Optimization of School Bus Routes for Crystal Lake South High School Utilizing ARCLogistics
(2013-09-20)The ability to efficiently and safely transport their students to and from school on a daily basis is an important part of every school district’s responsibilities. Like any organization, school districts want to cut down ... -
O’Hare Airport: An Investigation of the Relationship between Airline and Road Traffic
(2013-09-20)Geography Information Systems (GIS) is used highly in transportation in order to improve traffic flow for the future. Chicago O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the world. Thousands of airlines fly in and out of ...
