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. Understand how to apply GIS techniques and methods to 
address real-world natural resource, ecology, and management 
issues
4. Understand how and when geospatial data and techniques would 
improve understanding of a research or management question
5. Converse with others about the utility of geospatial 
analysis in your field of study

Week	Topics
1	Introduction and Class Overview, Fundamentals of 
Cartography 
2	Vector and Raster Data Models
3	Introduction to GIS; Spatial data models; Data sources 
and availablity
4	Georeferencing: Coordinate systems, datums, and map 
projections
4	Spatial Data Queries
5	Vector Analysis; Metadata and Data standards
6	Conducting a vector analysis
7	Using GPS to gather field data
8	Introduction to Remote Sensing; Aerial photo 
interpretation; heads-up digitizing
9	Satellite Remote Sensing I: Overview 
10	Satellite Remote Sensing II: Image Classification
11	Raster Analysis 
12	Specialized Raster Analysis Tools
13	Advanced topics (Networks, Terrain Analysis, Landscape
Ecology, Decision Support Tools)
14	Jobs in Natural Resources using Geospatial Technologies