GIS 102 - Technical Issues Geographic Information Systems Technology

Institution:

Bishop State Community College

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisite: GIS 101 This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the technical issues in GIS technology. Topics include coordinate systems and geocoding vector and raster data structures and algorithms, data structures/algorithms for surfaces, volumes and time, database concepts, error modeling and data uncertainty, as well as visualization of spatial databases. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to use common coordinate systems, map projections, affine and curvilinear transformations and discrete georeferencing, raster and vector storage, and managing error, fractals and line generation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bishop.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 405-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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