Geography 267: Applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
CRN: 18301
Winter 2011
Rock Creek Campus, Bldg 5, RM 125
Office Hours: By appointment
M W 10:00 – 12:50 p.m.
971-722-7684
christina.friedle@pcc.edu
Winter 2011
Rock Creek Campus, Bldg 5, RM 125
Office Hours: By appointment
M W 10:00 – 12:50 p.m.
971-722-7684
christina.friedle@pcc.edu
Course Text (optional): GIS Concepts and ArcGIS Methods, 4th Edition, David M. Theobald
Course Description and Focus
This course focuses on the uses & applications of using GIS techniques to solve geographic problems. It introduces processes for applying GIS to various projects and requires that students complete a GIS project from beginning to end. This process includes conceptualization of a geographic question or problem, breaking it down and identifying all the components within the problem, developing steps for analyzing each component, and implementing the the analysis to solve the overall problem/question.
Students will work with community partners to design, plan, and implement a GIS project throughout the course. At the end of the term, students will present their projects to the community partner, as well as their peers.
This course builds on the knowledge gained in GEO 265 & 266 and provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience completing GIS analysis.
Students will work with community partners to design, plan, and implement a GIS project throughout the course. At the end of the term, students will present their projects to the community partner, as well as their peers.
This course builds on the knowledge gained in GEO 265 & 266 and provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience completing GIS analysis.
Course Format
This course is taught in a computer lab and is focused on hands-on instruction. The majority of the class will be dedicated to GIS application and analysis, although there will also be time dedicated to technique demo's, lecture and discussion.
GIS Software
This course will mostly use ESRI's ArcGIS software, although other programs may be used depending on the nature of the class project. ArcGIS is available in HT 301 (Syl), Bldg 5 Room 125 (RC), and the CRC at all three campuses.
Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to all students enrolled in the course for use outside of class on your personal computers.
Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to all students enrolled in the course for use outside of class on your personal computers.
Assignments & Grading
Term Project: Your grade will be based a number of assignments that all relate to your quarter long project. The first week of class will be spent identifying key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. The assignments include:
Project Outline - Guidelines (Outline & Interim Reports)
Meetings w/ Partner
Interim Report #1
Interim Report #2
Tips & Tricks Presentation - Guidelines
Final Presentation - Guidelines
Final Report
Project Outline - Guidelines (Outline & Interim Reports)
Meetings w/ Partner
Interim Report #1
Interim Report #2
Tips & Tricks Presentation - Guidelines
Final Presentation - Guidelines
Final Report
Project Descriptions
Course Outline
Topics------------------------------------------------------------------
January 3 / 5 Introduction to Course Discuss Term Projects ______________________________________ January 10 - January 26
~Design Project ~Identify project milestones, components, and data needs ______________________________________ January 31 - February 16
~ Data Collection ~ Data Analysis Techniques ______________________________________ February 21 - March 9
~ Data Analysis ~ Map creation ~ Presentation preparation ______________________________________ March 14 - Presentation
______________________________________ | Assignments------------------------------------------------------------------
Identify Term Project, Geographic Question(s) / Problem(s) ______________________________________ Project Outline Due 01.10.11 Interim Report #1 Due 01.26.11 ______________________________________ List of Data Sources Analysis Documentation Tips & Tricks Presentation, 02.16.11 _____________________________________ Draft Maps Interim Report #2 Due 03.02.11 ______________________________________ Final Presentation & Report (03.14.11) ______________________________________ |
Additional Resources
Attendance
Although attendance is not officially a part of your grade, it will be difficult to keep up if you are not regularly in class. If you need to miss class or leave class early, talk to me beforehand to make arrangements. If you have a personal problem that is inhibiting your performance in this class, please come talk to me as soon as possible so that we can discuss options to make your efforts in this class successful.
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work (Dictionary.com).” This is unacceptable. Cheating is also unacceptable. If you have any questions about the college’s academic policy, see pages 9-11 of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, online at http://www.pcc/edu/about/policy/student-rights/student-rights.pdf.
Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities wishing services and/or accommodations are required to register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Please contact the OSD office as soon as possible so that services can be arranged and provided in a timely manner. The OSD phone # is 503-614-7409.
