Geography 298: Independent Study
CRN: 48796
Fall 2012
Office Hours: M 11-1pm, Th 10-12pm
Office: SS 215, E41
971-722-4072
christina.friedle@pcc.edu
Fall 2012
Office Hours: M 11-1pm, Th 10-12pm
Office: SS 215, E41
971-722-4072
christina.friedle@pcc.edu
Course Description and Focus
This course focuses on the uses & applications of using GIS techniques to solve geographic problems. It is intended for students who have taken the Geo 265, 266, & 267 course sequence and would like to research, in-depth, a particular geographic question using GIS.
Course Objectives
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
2. Gain experience in field data techniques for geographic analysis
3. Acquire in-depth knowledge on a research question
GIS Software
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.
Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to students enrolled in the course for use on your personal computers.
Assignments & Grading
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 data collection & compilation, GIS data management, creating databases, map production, and project presentation. The first meeting will be spent identifying key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. The assignments include:
1. Project Outline & Interim Reports
2. Meeting & communication w/ Partner
3. Final Presentation & Report
Bi-Weekly Meetings. Student & instructor will meet at mutual agreeable dates & times on a bi-weekly basis. In the meetings will review and discuss data collection, project details, any obstacles or challenges, and GIS methods for term project analysis.
1. Project Outline & Interim Reports
2. Meeting & communication w/ Partner
3. Final Presentation & Report
Bi-Weekly Meetings. Student & instructor will meet at mutual agreeable dates & times on a bi-weekly basis. In the meetings will review and discuss data collection, project details, any obstacles or challenges, and GIS methods for term project analysis.
Course Outline
*Course schedule is subject to change and will be updated throughout the quarter.
Topics------------------------------------------------------------------
Sept 24 Introduction to Course Discuss Term Projects ______________________________________ Oct 8
GIS Project data & methodolgies ______________________________________ Oct 22
GIS Project data & methodolgies ______________________________________ Nov 5
GIS Project data & methodolgies ______________________________________ Nov 19
GIS Project data & methodolgies ______________________________________ Dec 3
GIS Project data & methodologies ______________________________________ Dec 10
Final Presentations ______________________________________ |
Assignments------------------------------------------------------------------
DUE: Project Outline (10.05) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ DUE: Interim Report #1 (10.26) _____________________________________ ______________________________________ DUE: Interim Report #2 (11.26) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ DUE: Final Presentation & Report (12.10) ______________________________________ |
Additional Resources
Attendance
It will be difficult to keep up with the Independent Study if you do not attend touch base with the instructor regularly. If you need to miss a meeting, 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.