Course Description:
This course provides advanced training and experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Advanced GIS Techniques is a continuation of Introduction to GIS (GIS 201) where students will learn new skills and refine skills previously acquired. Topics include data acquisition and automation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), spatial analysis, cartographic modeling and output design. Software used during the course will include MS PowerPoint, ArcView, Spatial Analyst, and GPS Pathfinder. Students will be required to select a project that will focus on creating a database, using both Spatial Analyst and GPS, analyzing their own data, producing a high-quality map product, and presenting the findings in a public format. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: GIS 201 Introduction to GIS.
Prerequisites:
Prereq: Lecture: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites:
Coreq: GIS 335 Lecture, GIS 335 Lab