GP 250 - Geographic Information Systems Skills and Techniques

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course will focus on the development of skills and techniques useful in spatial data creation, management and display in a geographic information system (GIS). The following applications will be emphasized: data management, map digitizing, map editing, creation of spatial data with AutoCAD, programming to expand GIS software functionality and concerns and problems in project management. During the course, the student will refine their use of AutoCAD Map software as it applies to GIS analysis. It is assumed that students have either taken GP 150, Introduction to GIS, or can demonstrate to the instructor an equivalent knowledge of GIS. This course serves as a second-level course in the GIS Certificate program. Prerequisite: GP 150 or instructor's permission. May be taken concurrently with GP 290. F/S ( C, N, S)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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