Geographic Information Systems

Classes

GIS 101 : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

This course introduces students to the concepts required to run Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include a basic understanding of what GIS is; elements of cartography, including scale, projection, coordinate systems, digitizing, geography, and spatial and statistical analysis; GIS capabilities; and case studies. The course introduces students to the ArcGIS software package. Pre or co-requisite: EGR 103. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

Credits

3
1. Define what a Geographic Information System is 2. Define what Geospatial Technology is 3. Understand the cartographic principles of scale, projections, labels, legends, and coordinate systems 4. Apply cartographic principles to produce dynamic electronic maps 5. Apply selected spatial analysis techniques to solve geospatial related problems 6. Develop a basic understanding of the use of ESRI’s ArcGIS 10.x software

GIS 102 : Applications of Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools that allow the user to study the relationship among data that can be presented spatially, such as on a map. GIS allows the user to create dynamic electronic maps that can be modified at the user's will to present desired data. Students use the concepts learned in GIS 101 and apply them to projects that will help them gain hands-on experience in the use of ArcGIS software. Students also choose a project where they demonstrate their ability to use GIS to analyze data, create a map, add features to a map, and create a high-quality layout for the presentation of a class project. Prerequisite: GIS 101. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

Credits

3
1. Use the tools of GIS, including overlap, clipping, buffering, geoprocessing, and spatial analyst to analyze data sets to solve problems 2. Understand and use the Raster data and raster data storage 3. Understand and perform analysis using networks 4. Understand the basic properties and uses of Coordinate systems and choose the right projections for the a project 5. Perform basic map editing and add and edit map features 6. Understand the Geodatabase model and create a geodatabase 7. Understand data quality issues and the Metadata that accompany data sets and use the Metadata editor tool and templates

GIS 201 : Site Evaluation and GIS

The environmental principles learned in Earth Science will be applied to the evaluation of a site. A series of sites will be chosen and a building project or hazardous material spill proposed on the site. Working in groups, students will survey the site, evaluate groundwater flow patterns, weather patterns, vegetative cover, soils and topography. All of the information will be mapped into a GIS system. Students will then evaluate the impact of the project or spill on the site evaluating areas of critical environmental concern such as wetlands, wildlife, water supply, flood control, storm damage prevention and many others. Offered evenings only. Prerequisite: EGR 141. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

Credits

3