This second course in geographic information systems (GIS) focuses on spatial data analysis, including the use of interpolation, contours, data intersections, and overlay analysis. Students will be introduced to the latest GIS software tools, including performing analysis of real-world data collected from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Prerequisites
GIS 110 or Instructor Permission.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Find, obtain, download and prepare GIS datasets for further use and analysis
- Interpret and analyze metadata
- Evaluate data for qualitative and quantitative uncertainty and limitations
- Critically analyze existing maps and supporting data
- Create professional, informative, clear, and cartographically correct maps
- Develop and present GIS findings to simulated user audiences
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
Course Content Outline
- GIS datasets
- Metadata interpretation and analysis
- Data uncertainty and limitations
- Map analysis
- Map development/creation
- Map/data presentation formatting/development
- Report generation
Department Guidelines
The syllabus must contain evaluation/grading guidelines, class environment/expectations/rules, course learning outcomes, and a disability services statement. A schedule must be provided to students that contains content covered (text chapters, topics, etc.), tentative test dates (to include final date/time).