Course ID: | FANR 3800L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. |
Course Title: | Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources Laboratory |
Course Description: | Students will complete assignments to illustrate principles and
techniques presented in Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources. |
Oasis Title: | Spatial Lab |
Pre or Corequisite: | (FANR 3000 and FANR 3000L) or (FORS 4050/6050 and FORS 4050L/6050L) or PRTM 4700 or (WILD 4110/6110 and WILD 4110L/6110L) |
Corequisite: | FANR 3800 |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:
1. Understand fundamental concepts of geographic information
systems (GIS), including spatial data structures, map
projections, and coordinate systems
2. Understand basic principles and use of aerial photography,
satellite remote sensing, and global positioning systems
3. Locate and create spatial datasets through air photo
interpretation and GPS surveys
4. Use ArcGIS software to import spatial data, create custom
maps, query spatial databases, and perform basic spatial
analyses
5. Apply GIS techniques and methods to address real-world
natural resource, ecology, and management issues
6. Understand how and when geospatial data and techniques would
improve understanding of a research or management question
7. Converse with others about the utility of geospatial
analysis in your field of study
8. Assist others with the use and application of geospatial data |
Topical Outline: | Week Topics
1 Introduction and Class Overview, Visualization of
spatial data
2 Vector and Raster Data Models
3 Georeferencing: Coordinate systems, datums, and map
projections
4 Spatial Data Queries
5 Vector Analysis
6 Conducting a vector analysis
7 GPS: gathering field data
8 Creating digital data: GPS versus heads-up digitizing
9 Remote Sensing I: Overview
10 Remote Sensing II: Image Classification
11 Raster Analysis I: Wildlife Habitat Analysis
12 Raster Analysis II: Watershed Analysis
13 Review of materials
14 Practical Exam |