CRN: 27002
Spring 2017
​PCC, Sylvania Campus SS110
T  1:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Office: SS 201
Office Hours: W 4-6pm & Th 1-3pm
971-722-4072
[email protected]

Course Description and Focus

This course will guide you through the process of creating a Map Portfolio in preparation for employment as a GIS Professional and/or Cartographer.  In this course you will:
  1. Identify, critique, and revise maps for inclusion in a portfolio;
  2. Receive constructive feedback and make appropriate revisions to maps in response to feedback;
  3. Create a professional presentation of your work demonstrating the analytical, cartographic, and technical skills required to qualify for employment; ​
The classroom environment will be interactive and collaborative.  All students are expected to come to class prepared to share ideas, experiences, tools, and knowledge with their peers; and be open to receive constructive criticism on their work.  

Click here to see the Geo 270 Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide. ​

Course Materials

  1. USB Flashdrive (recommended 2GB min)

Assignments & Grading

The default grading option for this course is P/NP.  
To earn a Passing grade, you will:
  1. Attend class and be an active participant in critiques and other class activities 
  2. Create a Map Portfolio by our final class meeting & present your portfolio to the class.

Course Outline

The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather, or class situations.  

Topics

April 4 
Topic. Introduction to Course & ​Map Portfolios

 April 11 
​Topic. Portfolio - what to include

April  18 
Topic. Interview a GIS Professional
NO CLASS TUESDAY APRIL 18 | GIS IN ACTION

April 25 
NO CLASS TUESDAY APRIL 25 | PCC IN-SERVICE

May 2 
​Topic. Map Critique

May 9 
Topic. Map Critique

May 16 
Topic. Map Critique

May 23 
​Topic. Designing a Portfolio

May 30 
Topic. Designing a Portfolio

June 6 
Topic. Designing a Portfolio

June 13
FINAL PORTFOLIO PRESENTATIONS

Assignments


Choose a selection of maps of inclusion in your map portfolio


Bring map selection to class on 4/11


Find a GIS Professional to Interview


​Submit Q's & A's from Interview (email to instructor)


Come prepared to receive/provide feedback on Maps


​​Come prepared to receive/provide feedback on Maps


Come prepared to receive/provide feedback on Maps


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Additional Resources

Some links to Map Portfolios.

Software

This course will use ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop, as well as various programs for creating a website and/or the Adobe Creative Suite.   ArcGIS & Adobe suite are available in the GIS lab (SS110), as well as the Student Computer Centers (SCC) at Sylvania, Rock Creek, and Cascade campuses.  An educational license of ArcGIS is also provided to all students enrolled in the course for use on your personal computers.  

Backing Up Your Work

Please note that there is no place on the lab computers, or the PCC network, to save your work for longer than the end of lab.  All of the lab computer hard drives get wiped clean every single night!  Bring a flash drive to class and use it to back up all of your data and files for all labs, exams, and project at the end of every class.  

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

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 

Non-Discrimination Statement 

Portland Community College is committed to creating and fostering a learning and working environment based on open communication and mutual respect. If you believe you have encountered sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (971) 722-5840 or [email protected].

PCC Grading Guidelines

To learn more about PCC's grading guidelines: ​http://www.pcc.edu/resources/student-records/grading/

Course Drop/Withdraw deadlines

If you need to drop or withdraw from this course, please make sure that you come and talk to the instructor.  To find out the process of dropping or withdrawing from a class:  ​http://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/dropping.html