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Course ID: | GEOG 2011-2011L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | Course Title: | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | Course Description: | Introduction to principles and applications of Geographic
Information Science (GIS). Examines spatial data retrieval,
accuracy, management, visualization, and analysis. Emphasis on
interdisciplinary nature of GIS and relevance to society.
Involves computer examples and exercises that emphasize
real-world problem solving. | Oasis Title: | INTRO GIS | Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L | Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | Successful completion of the GEOG 2011 (Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems) course will provide the following learning outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning:
An understanding of basic concepts and theories in GIScience, especially focused on
geographic information system (GIS) concepts of spatial data display, management,
retrieval and analysis
An appreciation of the societal and environmental benefits of geospatial technologies
and analysis, as well as concerns for privacy and proper use of the technology
An awareness of scale, coordinate systems, geometric accuracy and thematic content
relative to images, maps and locational point data that are input to GIS databases
An ability to think spatially including: 1) knowing about space in two and three
dimensions; 2) representing space in a GIS database, maps and geovisualizations; and
3) spatial reasoning such as proximity, shortest distance and area covered to solve
problems.
A greater cognizance of the importance of spatial data and geospatial tools such as
GIS, GPS and remote sensing in our daily lives and their crucial role in monitoring
environmental change, assessing human impacts and influencing policy decision-making.
This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:
Communicate effectively through writing:
Assimilate, analyze, and present in written forms, a body of information
Interpret content of written materials on related topics from various disciplines
Produce writing that is stylistically appropriate and mature
Communicate effectively through speech:
Assimilate, analyze, and present in oral forms, a body of information
Communicate in various modes and media, including the proper use of appropriate
technology
Communicate for academic and professional contexts
This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:
Communicate effectively through writing. This is met by a series of writing
assignments associated with laboratory exercises.
Communicate effectively through speech. This is met by oral presentations,
discussion leading, and classroom participation.
Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty
electronic interaction, data analysis activities, and laboratory assignments.
Students are introduced to basics of GIS software usage.
Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and includes
the following elements, which are accomplished through laboratory activities and
assignments, lecture, classroom discussion, and inquiry-based learning efforts:
Consider and engage opposing points of view
Support a consistent purpose and point of view
Assimilate, analyze, and present a body of information
Analyze arguments | Topical Outline: | Week Topics Covered
1 Introduction to GIS data and systems
2 Spatial Concepts I
3 Spatial Concepts II: Map Projections
4 Digital Mapping: Raster vs. Vector
5 Getting GIS Data
6 Creating GIS Data
7 Manipulation of GIS Data
8 The GIS Database I
9 The GIS Database II
10 Spatial Analysis I
11 Spatial Analysis II
12 The Global Positioning System
13 Projects | |
Course ID: | GEOG 2011-2011L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. |
Course Title: | Introduction to Geographic Information Science |
Course Description: | Introduction to principles and applications of Geographic
Information Science (GIS). Examines spatial data retrieval,
accuracy, management, visualization, and analysis. Emphasis on
interdisciplinary nature of GIS and relevance to society.
Involves computer examples and exercises that emphasize
real-world problem solving. |
Oasis Title: | INTRO GIS |
Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Successful completion of the GEOG 2011 (Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems) course will provide the following learning outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning:
An understanding of basic concepts and theories in GIScience, especially focused on
geographic information system (GIS) concepts of spatial data display, management,
retrieval and analysis
An appreciation of the societal and environmental benefits of geospatial technologies
and analysis, as well as concerns for privacy and proper use of the technology
An awareness of scale, coordinate systems, geometric accuracy and thematic content
relative to images, maps and locational point data that are input to GIS databases
An ability to think spatially including: 1) knowing about space in two and three
dimensions; 2) representing space in a GIS database, maps and geovisualizations; and
3) spatial reasoning such as proximity, shortest distance and area covered to solve
problems.
A greater cognizance of the importance of spatial data and geospatial tools such as
GIS, GPS and remote sensing in our daily lives and their crucial role in monitoring
environmental change, assessing human impacts and influencing policy decision-making.
This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:
Communicate effectively through writing:
Assimilate, analyze, and present in written forms, a body of information
Interpret content of written materials on related topics from various disciplines
Produce writing that is stylistically appropriate and mature
Communicate effectively through speech:
Assimilate, analyze, and present in oral forms, a body of information
Communicate in various modes and media, including the proper use of appropriate
technology
Communicate for academic and professional contexts
This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:
Communicate effectively through writing. This is met by a series of writing
assignments associated with laboratory exercises.
Communicate effectively through speech. This is met by oral presentations,
discussion leading, and classroom participation.
Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty
electronic interaction, data analysis activities, and laboratory assignments.
Students are introduced to basics of GIS software usage.
Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and includes
the following elements, which are accomplished through laboratory activities and
assignments, lecture, classroom discussion, and inquiry-based learning efforts:
Consider and engage opposing points of view
Support a consistent purpose and point of view
Assimilate, analyze, and present a body of information
Analyze arguments |
Topical Outline: | Week Topics Covered
1 Introduction to GIS data and systems
2 Spatial Concepts I
3 Spatial Concepts II: Map Projections
4 Digital Mapping: Raster vs. Vector
5 Getting GIS Data
6 Creating GIS Data
7 Manipulation of GIS Data
8 The GIS Database I
9 The GIS Database II
10 Spatial Analysis I
11 Spatial Analysis II
12 The Global Positioning System
13 Projects |
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