SMT 280 - Introduction to GIS and GPS

Institution:

Ashland Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The GIS portion of the course will deal with issues of spatial data models database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real world GIS applications. The GPS portion of the course focuses on GPS technology, software applications. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ashland.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(606) 326-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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