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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

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

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.  

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.

Course Outline
*Course schedule is subject to change and will be updated throughout the quarter.

Topics

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Sept 24

Introduction to Course
Discuss Term Projects
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Oct 8

GIS Project data & methodolgies
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Oct 22

GIS Project data & methodolgies
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Nov 5

GIS Project data & methodolgies
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Nov 19

GIS Project data & methodolgies
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Dec 3

GIS Project data & methodologies
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Dec 10

Final Presentations
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Assignments

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DUE: Project Outline (10.05)

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DUE: Interim Report #1 (10.26)

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DUE: Interim Report #2 (11.26)

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DUE: Final Presentation & Report (12.10)

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Additional Resources

ArcGIS Desktop Tips & Shortcuts

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.

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