GIS 245 GIS 1

GIS 1 is the second in the series of Geographic Information Science and Technology courses. The course will build on the foundations of geospatial technology introduced in GIS 151. Students will use ArcGIS software to explore cartographic principles, projections, data capture, data structures, and data analysis. Access to a computer outside of class (running Windows 8.1 or later) is strongly recommended. Students who do not have access to a computer are strongly encouraged to attend GIS open lab hours. Lab included. Students who take this class online must have a computer with a Windows operating system (PC or a MAC with a windows boot option) OR be able to attend the GIS open lab hours.

Credits

Prerequisite

GIS 151 or instructor consent

General Education Requirements

Sci/Math/CS-Lab

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Create, edit, and manage databases within a GIS

2. Utilize data literacy skills in written and oral communication, including data verification, interpretation, and error correction in data inconsistencies

3. Collect, edit, and analyze data for geographic displays

4. Interpret and communicate complex phenomena through the use of data analysis tools

5. Summarize cartographic applications of information from various measurement and methods, including quantitative and qualitative values

6. Apply analytical skills to various phenomena in order to display the diversity of human behavior through the use of US census data, demographic analysis, and environmental analysis