Geography 266. Geographic Information Systems Analysis
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CRN: 12495 |
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Course Description and Focus
This courses is the continuation of Geo 265 (Intro to GIS) and will build upon the basic concepts, tools, and applications of GIS. This class will focus on the more advanced topics including vector & raster spatial analysis, creating and editing data, spatial models, spatial statistics, and network models.
The course is taught in a computer lab and is largely lecture and lab-based. The lectures introduce or review GIS concepts, while the labs are designed to assist in learning techniques for conducting spatial analysis. Students are required to complete a final project as a way to apply what is learned throughout the course. The final project is structured to cater to your individual interests.
There will be times when we discuss topics and techniques in small or large groups. Students are expected to come to class prepared to think, observer, and be active participants.
Course Materials
2| Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Cynthia Brewer
3| ESRI Help for ArcGIS 10.3 Desktop
4| ESRI Online GIS Dictionary
5| USB Flashdrive (Recommended 4GB minimum)
GIS Software
Assignments and Grading
Labs | 45% | labs completed both in-class and at home
Midterm | 20% | short answers, essay questions, and computer-based applications completed in-class and at home
Final Project | 25% | complete an independent GIS analysis - details of the project are provided during class
Participation | 10% | attendance, class activities, discussions, and general enthusiasm for the course content
Final grades will be based on the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60).
Backing Up Your Work
Course Outline **Course schedule is subject to change and will be updated throughout the quarter.**
Topics
January 11 / 13 January 20 January 25 / 27 February 1 / 3 February 8 / 10 February 15 / 17 February 22 / 24 February 29 / March 2 March 7 / 9 March 14
Final Project Presentations |
Assignments
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'How To' Submit an Assignment
2| Do not include any of the lab instructions in your document. Include only the question numbers and text, your answers, and any exported maps.
3| Submit a single document in PDF format. (If creating your document in MS Word, save as a PDF file.)
4| The subject line of your email should reflect the assignment name. For example: Lab1
Additional Resources
ArcGIS Installation Instructions
ESRI Extension Tutorials (3D, Network & Spatial Analyst)
Attendance
Academic Dishonesty
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Students with Disabilities
PCC is committed to supporting all students. If you plan to use academic accommodations for this course, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Accommodation are not retroactive; they begin when the instructor receives the "Approved Academic Accommodations" letter from you (submitted in person for courses on campus; via email for DL courses). To request academic accommodations for a disability, please contact a disability services counselor on any PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers, and additional information may be found at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability