AGRIBUSINESS 111 - Global Positioning Systems

Institution:

Allan Hancock College

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Description:

Six hours weekly (three weeks). Acceptable for credit: CSU An introduction to satellite navigation and location using the U.S. global positioning system, NAVSTAR. Topics include fundamentals of cartography (map reading and navigation, map scale, projections and coordinate systems), how satellites can be used to determine accurate location, collection of field location data using a variety of GPS receivers, and entry and display of locational data in a geographic information system (GIS). This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Geographic Information Systems 111. (GR/P/NP) (F)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hancockcollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(805) 922-6966

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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