Course Description
Lecture/studio in the use of geographic information systems software for the development of environmental design and land planning projects.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional design and presentation requirements for each project
assigned (e.g., more detailed drawings, construction documents,
etc.) or additional projects will be assigned.
Athena Title
Environmental Design Uses GIS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDES 4280E or EDES 6280E
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the end of the semester, with the new skills, knowledge, and values taught in this course, the students will be able to: • Understand and apply a variety of concepts in spatial analysis and raster data • Solve complex problems, make decisions, and apply a variety of GIS methods to accomplish the decision-making process • Have a basic understanding of other resources outside GIS (LiDAR, satellite imagery, and others) that can be used in conjunction with GIS analyses • Be proficient and self-sufficient in GIS methods, tools, and processes that they can use in their research or practicum
Topical Outline
Module 0 – Introduction, Course Management Data, and Website Module 1 – Review of Spatial Data Models Module 2 – Database Concepts Module 3 – Raster/Spatial Analyst Module 4 – Geostatistical Analyst Module 5 – Modeling Module 6 – 3D Analyst with ArcGIS Module 7 – Sources of Data, useful links, etc. Module 8 – Imagery, Lidar Module 9 – Geodesign Module 10 – WebMapping with ESRI online
Syllabus