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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GIS 110. Surveys the development and operation of automated geographic information systems. Focuses on the fundamentals of using computers to draw maps. Incorporates study of cartographic fundamentals such as map projections, map scales, selective display of data on maps, and various computer software applications in GIS.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of GIS including cartographic principles, hardware, and software requirements, raster, and vector data structures, and data sources, accuracy, and acquisition, spatial data databases and spatial analysis. Hands-on experience with vector data utilizing ArcView software includes use of map scales, coordinate systems, determining spatial relationships, map features and attributes, map overlays, and basic operations with databases. Student will learn to create charts and graphs and full map layouts. A final project is required.
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3.00 Credits
Examines a broad range of map types, emphasizing maps as a communication system with both symbology and specific organizational hierarchies. Discussion and demonstration focuses on essential cartographic principles and practices used for designing maps, with emphasis on cartographic protocol resulting in the effective communication of both qualitative and quantitative information.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GIS 105 Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological principles of GPS. Students will receive an introduction in the fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit. Data will be integrated with pre-existing spatial data. Fundamentals of mapping and map reading will be covered. Garmin GPS units will be used initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office software. Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView projects.
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0.50 - 6.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GIS 105. Presents a sequel to GIS 105 with a deeper look at the principles of GIS, including both raster and vector data structures, data conversion, map algebra, spatial analysis, modeling, and networks. Various ways that GIS is currently being used in science, business, and government will also be presented. ArcView Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst software will be utilized and a final project is required.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the student to a variety of techniques for modeling and analyzing spatial data in a GIS. Includes network analysis, TINs, raster grids, pattern analysis, and time series mapping.
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0.50 - 6.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.
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3.00 Credits
Enables the student to view history up to 1500 CE in a broad global sense. Focuses on the common denominators among all people. This approach goes beyond political borders, to provide a better appreciation for different cultures. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.
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