Course ID: | HORT 4095S/6095S. 3 hours. 1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. |
Course Title: | GPS/GIS Applications for Landscape Managers |
Course Description: | The latest techniques and methodology in Global Positioning and
Geographic Information Systems (GPS/GIS). Data collection and
analysis as well as relevant on-line data and mapping resources
are also covered. Students will participate in projects
beneficial to the local community. |
Oasis Title: | GPS/GIS App for Land Managers |
Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in HORT 4095 or HORT 6095 |
Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or
teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives.
Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of
the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom.
Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for
approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time. |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | HORT 2000 or permission of department |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | 1)To be able to utilize GPS/GIS applications and techniques for
environmental inventory and research.
2)To understand the mechanics of GPS/GIS, including software,
hardware and available resources.
3)To interpret and analyze data in a GIS environment.
3)To gain ‘real-world’ experience while serving the local
community through service-learning projects.
4)To develop professional skills, including time and project
management. |
Topical Outline: | Introduction to GPS/GIS
History of GIS/GPS
Software applications
Practical uses for GIS for landscape managers
Use of GPS technology and equipment
Current research using GPS/GIS technology
GPS project planning
GPS data collection
GPS field project
Final field project
Final presentation |
Honor Code Reference: | Because GIS/GPS is primarily computer and web-based in terms of
knowledge and information exchange, it is assumed students will
make use of these resources. Proper citing of reference and aids
will be required on all assignments. |