GIS 11 0 - Geographic Database Technology

Institution:

Roane State Community College

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Description:

Credits: 3 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) need access to a great variety of data to be of any value for decision making. This introductory course will cover major aspects of capturing, manipulating, and using geographic and related data. Topics include hierarchical vs. flat-file databases, data tables, geographic objects and attributes, relational databases, geographic data organization, data conversions, import-export, and data quality assessment. The student will learn to construct queries using SQL and query-by-example tools to answer simple and more complex problems. Data used includes TIGER/Line, DLG/DEM. DWG and ASCII. Database software used includes FoxPro, Access, MapInfo, ArcView, Integraph, and Maptitude plus various conversion software. Sp

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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