Topics include the theory, acquisition, and use of locational data using both continuous and discrete georeferencing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate coordinate systems for a situation and translate data into correct map form. Emphasis is placed on the learning of basic commands used in building spatial data. Upon completion, the student will be able to operate within a CAD environment. This course introduces the electronic computer and includes a description of computer design and operation, associated vocabulary, and most widely used applications.
Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience with software.
This course provides the opportunity to interact with a municipal, industrial, or service organization. Emphasis is placed on defining a question, gathering and analyzing pertinent data, and drawing conclusions leading to question resolution. Topics include applications in municipal, industrial, and service sectors and the associated planning, legal, national, and global issues with a project emphasizing the student's specialization. This course covers technical aspects of GIS functions, algorithms, theory of geographical data structures, and error handling. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences requiring manipulation of tools, data, and macros.