AGRI 126 - Fundamentals of GIS

Institution:

College of Southern Idaho

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Description:

3 Cr. Hrs This course provides an in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and uses of geographic information systems (GIS). Course introduces the student to the theory and techniques of GIS including the history of GIS, spatial data models, spatial and tabular data acquisition, spatial data management, spatial data analysis, and cartographic design and display. Emphasis in lab is placed on the handson use of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software and includes exercises that allow the student to develop skills such as building, editing, and querying a GIS database; spatial data acquisition including digitizing and data capture using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver; projecting data; basic spatial analysis; displaying spatial data using basic cartographic principles to create maps; and creating metadata. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Computer Skills Assessment (CSA) or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 733-9554

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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