COURSE TITLE: MAPPING AND GIS SOFTWARES
LECTURE HOURS LAB/SHOP/CLINIC SEMESTER
PER WEEK 2.0 HOURS
PER WEEK 3.0 CREDIT
HOURS 3.0
PREREQUISITES: GMT 210
Provides a detailed instruction on GIS systems and the use of ArcGIS.
To advance beyond the introductory level of GIS and explore the database and spatial aspects of GIS and how these aspects are utilized to solve real world problems. Students will gain a greater understanding of GIS software, in particular ArcGIS. The course will contain short lecture series followed by practical exercises using GIS software.
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APPROVED BY: ______________________ DATE: ______________
Department Head
APPROVED BY:
______________________ DATE:
______________
Division Dean
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student will learn:
1. Overview of GIS and basic ArcGIS functions
2. Techniques for displaying data
3. Measurement and classification principles of GIS data
4. Getting information out of a GIS
5. Spatial analysis techniques (Analyzing feature relationships.)
6. Overlay methods for data comparison
7. GIS data creation, input, storage and editing
8. Cartographic capabilities in ArcGIS
1. What’s New in ArcGIS 9.0 2
2. Using GIS to solve problems 24
Case-Study: Non-Compete Analysis
3. Using GIS for analysis and answering questions 12
Case-Study: Riparian buffer analysis
Lab Test
4. Getting information about features 6
5. Analyzing feature relationships 12
6. Creating and editing data 12
7. Presenting
data 6
8. Pickens Project 18
Test
2
9. Extensions
(Map Book) 3
Lab
Test (Test 3) 75
EQUIPMENT USED:
PCs in GIS Lab
Labs will typically be completed during regular class hours.
See lab schedule posted outside of room 404.
Through the semester
COMPUTER USAGE
Labs will depend
heavily on computer in GIS lab.
SOFTWARE USAGE
ArcGIS 9.0
Internet
CAMPUS LIBRARY
USAGE
Research for
projects.
DEPARTMENTAL
LIBRARY USAGE
Research for
projects.
INTERNET LIBRARY
USAGE
Research for
projects.
Test (3 total) 40%
Final 20%
Class Projects 30%
Participation 10%
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.
Have a basic working knowledge of ArcGIS.
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.
It is the policy of
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.
See attached.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Department Head
Sid Shrum 250-8423 sid.shrum@gvltec.edu ET-318
Administrative Assistant to Dean
and Division
Department Secretary
Students
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call or email Student Disability Services. The office is located in the
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read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules stated herein. I know how my final grade will be computed. I agree to abide by the laboratory rules, and
I will discuss any concerns with the instructor before working in the
laboratory.
I acknowledge the
college class attendance policy, and understand that it is my responsibility to
withdraw from the course prior to the last day of withdrawal if I wish to
receive a grade of W in the class. I
also understand that if my absences exceed 10% of the course meeting time the
instructor, at his discretion, may withdraw me from class. I understand that work related absences count
as an absence and my instructor has permission to verify any work related
absences with my employer at the location listed below.
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