Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 225 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - GIS | (4-0) 4 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts through in-class discussions and hands-on assignments using ArcGIS. The course includes theory, mapping techniques, data collection and compilation and data analysis. Topics include implementation of a GIS, current applications, legal issues and the future of GIS.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Provide examples of the analysis GIS can perform.
- Explain the relationships among a GIS, computer assisted cartography (CAC), and computer assisted drafting (CAD).
- Explain the difference between data and information.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the basic hardware and software components of a GIS.
- Summarize the issues involved in creating a GIS project.
- Explain why data standards are an important issue in GIS.
- Explain, with examples, how an improved spatial or geographic vocabulary improves your perception of the world.
- Explain the relationships among nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales of data measurement and give examples for point, line, area and surface features.
- Display spatial and tabular data.
- Edit spacial and tabular data.
- Create presentation maps and charts.
- Explain the difference between topological and nontopological data models.
- Explain how databases are linked to GIS.
- Explain how remotely sensed images are imported into GIS.
- Predict some of the problems that might be encountered when conducting data analysis with GIS.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the GEOG section of the current course schedule for availability.