COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE NUMBER:  GMT 230                                                                           

 

COURSE TITLE:        ADVANCED GIS ANALYSIS                              

 

LECTURE HOURS             LAB/SHOP/CLINIC             SEMESTER

PER WEEK  2.0                   HOURS PER WEEK 3.0    CREDIT HOURS 3.0

 

PREREQUISITES:    GMT 101, GMT 210, 220                                                              

 

 

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Provides advanced instruction in GIS applications and analysis. 

 

 

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

 

To advance beyond the introductory level of GIS and explore the extensions and spatial analysis capabilities of GIS and how these tools are utilized to solve real world problems.  Students will gain a greater understanding of GIS software, in particular ArcGIS.  The course will contain lecture series followed by practical exercises using GIS software.

 

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXT(S) OR OTHER MATERIALS

 

Chang, Kang-Tsung. Geographic Information Systems, 4th ed.  McGraw-Hill.

 

 

DEVELOPED BY: Pete Kennedy. Rev. A.Daniels          DATE: Rev. 08/07

 

APPROVED BY:  ______________________              DATE: ______________

                                    Department Head

 

APPROVED BY: ______________________               DATE: ______________

                                    Division Dean

 

 






 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

The student will learn:

 

 

1.         Advanced GIS concepts

 

2.        Geoprocessing capabilities of ArcGIS 9.x

 

3.         Spatial Analyst, 3-D Analyst, Network Analyst and ArcHydro extensions

 

4.         Spatial analysis techniques

 

5.         Use of GIS skills to solve real-world problems.

 

           

COURSE OUTLINE AND TEST SCHEDULE

TOPIC                                                                                                CLASS HOURS

 

1.         GIS Review and Intro to Spatial Analysis                                       2

 

2.         Spatial Analysis Concepts                                                               2

 

3.         Spatial Analysis Tools                                                                      4         

 

4.         Vector analysis/Review Test 1                                                        3

 

5.         Geoprocessing                                                                                 4

 

6.         Raster Analysis                                                                                 4

 

7.         3D Analyst                                                                                         1

 

8.         ArcGIS 3D Analyst Tutorial  /Review test 2                                    3

 

9.         Network Analysis – Tutorial                                                 3

           

10.       Customizing Using ArcScripts/Test Review                                  3

 

11.       ArcHydro I                                                                                          6

 

12.       ArcHydro II/Final Lab Presentation                                     12

 

13.       Review Final/Finish Lab projects                                                    3

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

 

PCs in GIS Lab

 

 

 

LABORATORY SCHEDULE

 

Labs will typically be completed during regular class hours.

See lab schedule posted outside of room 404.

 

 

 

 

PROJECTS                                                                                      TIME FRAME

 

Through the semester

 

           

COMPUTER USAGE

 

Labs will depend heavily on computer in GIS lab.

 

 

SOFTWARE USAGE

 

ArcGIS 9.2 and extensions

Internet

 

 

CAMPUS LIBRARY USAGE

 

Research for projects.

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY USAGE

 

Research for projects.

 

 

 

INTERNET LIBRARY USAGE

 

Research for projects.

 

 

 

 

 

EVALUATION AND GRADING

 

Tests (3 total)                         30%

 

Class Projects                                   60%

 

Participation                                      10%

 

 

 

EXPECTED STUDENT COMPETENCIES

 

Student will:

 

            Be able to think spatially.

 

            Recognize how GIS uses spatial attributes and database information to

            portray the real world.

 

Be able to produce a cartographic product, which displays the ability of GIS to analyze existing data.

 

Be able to carry out GIS projects from start to finish.

 

 

 

STUDENT CONDUCT\SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 

1.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a safe manner in the

     classroom and the laboratory.

 

2.  Horseplay may result in a grade reduction or disciplinary action by the

     school.

 

 

COURSE ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP TEST POLICY

 

It is the policy of Greenville Technical College that instructors may have students

administratively withdrawn if they miss more than 10 percent of the contact hours

in a given course without notifying the instructor and clarifying reasons for absences prior to exceeding the 10 percent limit.  The instructor will decide the

validity/acceptability of excuses in light of course requirements and student

performance.

 

Also, a student can withdraw or be administratively withdrawn (for absences) with

a grade of “W” until the 50th day of the 15-week semester.  After the 50th day,

withdrawals will not be processed and students will receive the earned course

grade.  For a 10-week semester, a student can withdraw or be administratively

withdrawn (for absences) with a grade of “W” until the 35th day.

 

 

 

A student missing an exam or test because of illness must:

 

1.         Call the instructor before the test period.  A valid excuse must accompany

            each request.

 

2.         Be personally responsible for setting up a make up date and time with the

            instructor.  The make up must be done within five class days of missed

            exam or test.

 

3.         Unexcused absences involving tests may be made up only at the discretion of the instructor.

 

 

CALENDER OF IMPORTANT DATES

           

See attached.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Department Head

Sid Shrum                           250-8423       sid.shrum@gvltec.edu                      ET-318

 

Dean of Engineering Technology

Sid Shrum                           250-8555       sid.shrum@gvltec.edu                      ET-111A

 

Administrative Assistant to Dean and Division

Pam Apple                          250-8189       pam.apple@gvltec.edu                    ET-111

 

Department Secretary

Teresa Ballard                    250-8838       teresa.ballard@gvltec.edu               ET-336

 

Academic Advisor

Chrislyn Hallums                 250-8273       chrislyn.hallums@gvltec.edu            ARC-410

 

Counselor

Dianne Granger Morris        250-8135         dianne.grangermorris@gvltec.edu     ET-120

 
Information

Greenville Technical College           250-8111

 

 

 

TUTORING RESOURCES

 

Math Center               Contact: Leigh Ann Wheeler            UT-104           250-8169

 

Writing Center           Contact: Robert Clardy                     UT-114           250-8571

 

 

 

Students with Disabilities:

 

All students who have a disability and need accommodations should visit, call or email Student Disability Services.  The office is located in the Student Center, Room 124 and can be reached by phone at 250-8202 or 250-8408 or by email at sharon.bellwood@gvltec.edu.  The disability service counselor is available to meet with students on satellite campuses by appointment. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POLICY ON NONDISCRIMINATION

 

Greenville Technical College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination involving equal access to education and employment opportunity to all, regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin or disability.  The college complies with the provisions of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Higher Education Amendments of 1986; Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the South Carolina Human Affairs Law of 1972; and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  For assistance in these areas, contact Jackie Bradham, the college’s 504 and Title IX coordinator for students, at 250-8176 v/TDD or Helen Clarkson, ADA coordinator, at 250-8191.


INSTRUCTOR  INFORMATION

 

NAME:    Amy Daniels

 

OFFICE HOURS:  Posted on Webpage

 

LOCATION OF OFFICE:  ET 317

 

PHONE NUMBER:  250-8141

 

FAX NUMBER:  250-8149

 

EMAIL ADDRESS amy.daniels@gvltec.edu