GIS 260 - Geodesy,GPS and GIS

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

4 Credit Hours Fall Sem. An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliability of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. (Five 24-hour weeks) Prerequisite(s): SVR 235 Surveying III: Field Experience

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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