Research Associate / Data Analyst
Northern Ohio Data and Information Service Center (NODIS)
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs

j.wyles@csuohio.edu

James Wyles holds a Master's degree in geology and was formerly a petroleum/GIS (geographic information systems) project manager in the private sector. Mr. Wyles manages public and private agency projects dealing with GIS spatial analysis and mapping. His involvement with client GIS projects includes analyses, technical assistance, research, and support including set-up of GIS operations when needed. As an adjunct faculty member, Mr. Wyles teaches graduate-level GIS related courses. He also provides GIS technical support to faculty and staff in the Levin College.

Sample Syllabi:

• UST 434 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Spring 05)
• UST 403 Cartography and Graphics (GIS) (Spring 05)
• UST 486 GIS Capstone Course (Fall 04)

Areas of Expertise:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial analysis