Course Description & Focus
This courses is the continuation of Geo 265 (Intro to GIS) and will build upon the basic concepts and applications of GIS. This class will focus on the more advanced topics of spatial analysis including, creating and editing data, vector and raster analysis, spatial models, and advanced GIS tools.
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.
Prerequisite: Geo 265 or instructor permission. Audit available.
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.
Prerequisite: Geo 265 or instructor permission. Audit available.
Course Materials
1| GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 4th Ed, Paul Bolstad
2| Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Cynthia Brewer
3| ESRI Help for ArcGIS 10 Desktop
4| ESRI online GIS Dictionary
5| USB Flashdrive (recommended 2GB min)
2| Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Cynthia Brewer
3| ESRI Help for ArcGIS 10 Desktop
4| ESRI online GIS Dictionary
5| USB Flashdrive (recommended 2GB min)
Sample Course Outline
Week 1.
Topic: GIS in Review
Lab 1: Mapping Census Data
Topic: GIS in Review
Lab 1: Mapping Census Data
Week 2.
Topic(s): GIS Data Management, Creating & Editing Data
Lab 2: Creating & Editing Data
Topic(s): GIS Data Management, Creating & Editing Data
Lab 2: Creating & Editing Data
Week 3.
Topic: Vector Analysis Part I
Lab3 : Vector Analysis
Topic: Vector Analysis Part I
Lab3 : Vector Analysis
Week 4.
Topic: Vector Analysis Part II
Guest Speaker: Various Topics
Topic: Vector Analysis Part II
Guest Speaker: Various Topics
Week 5.
Topic(s): Areal Interpolation, Raster Analysis
Lab 4: Raster Analysis
Topic(s): Areal Interpolation, Raster Analysis
Lab 4: Raster Analysis
Week 6.
Midterm Exam
Final Project Overview
Midterm Exam
Final Project Overview
Week 7.
Topic: Advanced Spatial Analysis
Lab 5: Advanced Spatial Analysis
Topic: Advanced Spatial Analysis
Lab 5: Advanced Spatial Analysis
Week 8.
Topic(s): Workflows, Network Analysis
Topic(s): Workflows, Network Analysis
Week 9.
Topic: Spatial Modeling
Lab 6: Spatial Models & Model Builder
Topic: Spatial Modeling
Lab 6: Spatial Models & Model Builder
Week 10.
Work on Final Projects
Work on Final Projects
Finals Week.
Final Project Presentations
Final Project Presentations