Geography 267. GIS Applications
CRN: 24811
Spring 2012
Sylvania Campus, HT 301
Office Hours: MW 2 - 3pm or by appointment
T 6:00 – 8:50 p.m.
971-722-4072
[email protected]
Spring 2012
Sylvania Campus, HT 301
Office Hours: MW 2 - 3pm or by appointment
T 6:00 – 8:50 p.m.
971-722-4072
[email protected]
Course Text (optional): GIS Concepts and ArcGIS Methods, 4th Edition, David M. Theobald
Course Description and Focus
This course focuses on the uses & applications of using GIS techniques to solve geographic problems. It introduces processes for applying GIS to various projects and requires that students complete a GIS project from beginning to end. This process includes conceptualization of a geographic question or problem, breaking it down and identifying all the components within the problem, developing steps for analyzing each component, and implementing the the analysis to solve the overall problem/question.
Students will work with community partners to design, plan, and implement a GIS project throughout the course. At the end of the term, students will present their projects to the community partner, as well as their peers.
This course builds on the knowledge gained in GEO 265 & 266 and provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience completing GIS analysis.
Students will work with community partners to design, plan, and implement a GIS project throughout the course. At the end of the term, students will present their projects to the community partner, as well as their peers.
This course builds on the knowledge gained in GEO 265 & 266 and provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience completing GIS analysis.
Course Format
This course is taught in a computer lab and is focused on hands-on instruction. There is also an online component, where we will use Desire2Learn.
In class meetings will be dedicated to lecture, technique demos, discussion, and project work.
The online component will focus on GIS labs, which will include a variety of topics to choose from depending on your class project.
In class meetings will be dedicated to lecture, technique demos, discussion, and project work.
The online component will focus on GIS labs, which will include a variety of topics to choose from depending on your class project.
GIS Software
This course will mostly use ESRI's ArcGIS software, although other programs may be used depending on the nature of the class project. ArcGIS is available in HT 301 (Syl), Bldg 5 Room 125 (RC), and the CRC at all three campuses.
Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to all students enrolled in the course for use outside of class on your personal computers.
Additionally, an education license of the software will be given to all students enrolled in the course for use outside of class on your personal computers.
Assignments & Grading
Tutorials (20%). There are 9 GIS tutorials given as an option to complete. Each student must choose 3 tutorials and follow the guidelines for that particular assignment. These labs are meant to introduce you to new GIS skills or elaborate on skills introduced in previous courses.
Tips & Tricks (10%). This consistents of a presentation given to the class on a topic of your choice. The topic can be based on a number of tips and/or tricks that you have learned throughout your experience using GIS.
Term Project (70%). Class projects are based a number of assignments that all relate to your quarter long project. The first week of class will be spent identifying key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. The assignments include:
1. Project Outline & Interim Reports - Guidelines
2. Meeting & communication w/ Partner
3. Final Presentation & Report - Guidelines
Project Community Partners
1. PCC Habitat Team & Sylvania Natural Area Park (SNAP)
2. PCC Stormwater Management
3. Tryon Creek Watershed Council
4. South Waterfront Community Relations
5. OpenStreetMap
6. Johnson Creek Watershed Council
7. City of Tualatin
2. PCC Stormwater Management
3. Tryon Creek Watershed Council
4. South Waterfront Community Relations
5. OpenStreetMap
6. Johnson Creek Watershed Council
7. City of Tualatin
Course Outline
*Course Outline subject to change throughout the quarter - check in regularly for updates.
Topics------------------------------------------------------------------
April 3 Introduction to course Discuss term projects ______________________________________ April 10
Lecture. GPS & GPS Data Collection ______________________________________ April 17
Lecture. GIS Project Management Demo. DNR Garmin Tutorial ______________________________________ April 24
Guest Speaker. Eli Schmitz, "GIS & Wetland Mitigation" ______________________________________ May 1
Guest Speaker. Byron Clayton, "Moving BLM land-use to a spatial environment" Discussion. Project challenges ______________________________________ May 8
Guest Speakers. Grant Humphries & Melelani Sextant, "Integrating OpenStreetMap and TriMet" ______________________________________ May 15
Tips & Tricks Presentations ______________________________________ May 22
Lecture. Final presentation & report guidelines Discussion. GIS/Map Portfolios Informal Presentations. Projects & Draft Maps ______________________________________ May 29
Guest Speaker. Scott Parker, "Walkway Network Analysis" ______________________________________ June 5
Project Map Critique ______________________________________ June 12
Final Presentations @ 6pm ______________________________________ |
Assignments------------------------------------------------------------------
Identify term project Contact & meet community partner ______________________________________ Read Article. Differential GPS Explained, by Morag Chivers DUE: Project Outline (04.13) ______________________________________ Data collection & processing Download. DNR Garmin Software DUE. Tutorial 1 (04.17) ______________________________________ DUE. Interim Report #1 (04.24) ______________________________________ DUE. Tutorial 2 (05.01) _____________________________________ _____________________________________ DUE. Presentation (05.15) ______________________________________ DUE. Interim Report #2 (05.22) ______________________________________ DUE. Tutorial 3 (05.29) ______________________________________ Bring Draft Maps (Electronic) to class ______________________________________ DUE. Final Report (06.12) ______________________________________ |
"How To" Submit an Assignment
1| All assignments should be submitted to the appropriate dropbox in D2L
2| Your last name should be the first part of the file name, followed by the lab number or assignment name. For example: friedle_Lab1
3| Submit a single document in .pdf format - do not submit exported maps as individual files - paste them into your lab document
4| Do not include any of the lab instructions in your doc - only questions and answers, maps, or other outputs
2| Your last name should be the first part of the file name, followed by the lab number or assignment name. For example: friedle_Lab1
3| Submit a single document in .pdf format - do not submit exported maps as individual files - paste them into your lab document
4| Do not include any of the lab instructions in your doc - only questions and answers, maps, or other outputs
Additional Resources
Attendance
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.
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.