Spatially Connected

Spring 2011  
                                                                       
Instructor: Christina Friedle
Phone:  971-722-7684
Email:  christina.friedle@pcc.edu

1. Research and address a real-world problem using GIS
2. Gain experience in field data techniques for geographic analysis
3. Acquire in-depth knowledge on a research question

ArcGIS v.10 software is available for project in one of the following rooms/labs: HT 301 (Sy), Bldg 5 Room 125 (RC), and the CRC at all three campuses.  

Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to students enrolled in the course for use  on your personal computers.  

Term Project:  Student & instructor will identify a term-long project that involves GIS analysis, mapping, and service-learning.  In collaboration with a community partner, student will participate in GPS & field data collection, GIS data management, creating databases, and project presentation.

Article Reaction Papers:  Student will be assigned to read journal articles related to the content of the term project and GIS analysis methods (guidelines). 

Bi-Weekly Meetings:  Student & instructor will meet at mutual agreeable dates & times on a bi-weekly basis.  In the meetings will review and discuss journal articles, data collection techniques, and GIS methods for term project analysis.

1. Green, Kim C. and Cherie J. Westbrook.  Changes in Riparian Area Structure, Channel Hydraulics, and Sediment Yield Following the Loss of Beaver Dams.   BC Journal Of Ecosystems & Management.  Spring 2009, Volume 10, Number 1.

2. Wright, Justin P., Clive G. Jones, Alexander S. Flecker.  An Ecosystem Engineer, the Beaver, Increases Species Richness at the Landscape Scale.  Ecosystems Ecology.  Oceolgia 2002 132:96-101.

3. TBA

4. TBA

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. 

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