THIS IS THE FULL COPY OF THE COURSE MATERIALS. YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THESE FOR REVIEW AND USE BY YOUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Course Prefix & Number: GEOG230 CC Approved: FALL 1996
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COURSE OUTLINE
Department/Subject Area: GEOGRAPHY
Course Title: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Lec Hours: Full Term Hrs/Wk. 2 Lec Hours: Short Term Hrs/Wk. 4
Lab Hours: Full Term Hrs./Wk. 3 Lab Hours: Short Term Hrs./Wk. 6
Assignment Preparation Hours: 6 hours
Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Advisory Validation Date:
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Advisory(ies): None
1a. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
$4.00 Laboratory Fee - PAYABLE AT THE BOOKSTORE This course will introduce the student to Geographic Information Systems technology and software. Students will be taught how to retrieve and apply data in their chosen business and/or academic area of interest. 1b. SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION (max 3 lines):
2. ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (To be completed if required by Prerequisite Policy) This course provides instruction and training in the use of Geographic Information Systems "GIS". Individual student projects, related to their own current field of study, are developed. $4.00 Laboratory Fee - PAYABLE AT THE BOOKSTORE 3. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES (Use measurable objectives only) Upon entering this course, the student needs to be able to: 1. Apply the knowledge of GIS to Geography and/or their own selected field of study. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 2. Relate spatially related data, mathematical formulas and scientific applications to their field of study.
3. Distinguish, assemble and evaluate new data and conduct further research to determine the accuracy of their
4. COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE (instructional topics or units): 4. Prepare spatially related data in a final presentation, including a series of maps. data. I. Introduction to GIS
A. Discussion and review of GIS design and methods. How data is related spatially.
1. location
2. Inter-relational data
II. The Core Modules
A. Review of basic GIS systems and operating assumptions and methodology.
1. automated map making
2. data bases
III. Vector-based software (such as ArcView)
A. Conceptual framework of vector-based application.
B. Instruction and learning of basics through more advanced applications.
IV. Project Design and Development
A. Essentials of developing a GIS project
1. Sources of data, et al
2. Project design and planning.
B. Intended product
V. Research and Base Maps
A. Methodology in research
1. Determining the scope of research
2. Determining the stated hypothesis
B. Selection of base maps
VI. Remote Sensing and GIS
A. What is remote sensing?
B. How remote sensing is applied to GIS applications.
VII. Review of Group Final Projects
A. Progress reports
B. Modifications
5. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES (instructor initiated learning strategies):
B. Group Discussion A. Lecture C. Written assignments
D. Student verbal presentations
E. Final projects - written and graphic
F. Computer based assignments
G. Optional field trips
6. MULTIPLE METHODS OF EVALUATION (measurements of student achievement):
A. Class participation
B. Verbal presentations
C. Written work
D. Final computer developed graphic projects - map series
E. Final Examination
7. LIST RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:
Textbooks such as the following are appropriate:
8. LIST SUPPLEMENTAL READING: Introduction to ArcView by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Distributed by John Wiley and Sons Supplemental readings such as the following are appropriate when needed:
9. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS AND/OR PROFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION (skill-based courses): Various articles from current periodicals which pertain to the projects selected by the student. 10. ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING (Use detail when describing student assignments and state in cognitive terms): Written assignments will include presentation of scope of semester project, methodology, source documents and source maps. Students must also present a final written discussion of their semester project, along with a series of maps demonstrating their proficiency. The maps may be print or digital. 11. REQUIRED OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS—Performances, Field Trips, etc. (to be completed only if applicable): Students must develop the scope of their individual projects. They must problem-solve, discover sources and make decisions related to the full dimensions of their semester projects. They must also demonstrate their learned critical thinking and analytical skills in their final projects, including a written discussion and a series of student produced maps.
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