GEOL 126 Fundamentals of GIS*
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer widely diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to investigating and understanding the world. This introductory course provides a broad perspective of how a GIS can aid in solving complex problems, predict outcomes, and mitigate unwanted scenarios. Students will be guided in a study of GIS theory and project management. Practical skills will include: data acquisition and management, data creation and editing, logical data queries, basic spatial analysis, and displaying data with basic cartography to create maps.
GEOL 126Fundamentals of GIS*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Corequisite Narrative
GEOL 126L
III. Catalog Course Description
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer widely diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to investigating and understanding the world. This introductory course provides a broad perspective of how a GIS can aid in solving complex problems, predict outcomes, and mitigate unwanted scenarios. Students will be guided in a study of GIS theory and project management. Practical skills will include: data acquisition and management, data creation and editing, logical data queries, basic spatial analysis, and displaying data with basic cartography to create maps.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Use industry standard GIS and remote sensing software packages, such as ESRI ArcPro.
- Implement Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS) with GIS programs
- Safely and effectively use small aerial vehicles (drones)
- Correlate and interpret spatial and remotely sensed data
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies