GIS 480 GPS/GIS II

Concepts of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and GPS field mapping plus Geographical Information Systems (GIS) will be expanded upon with an emphasis on the practical application of these technologies in natural resource management. Main class tasks include: field collection of GPS data with ArcPad (ESRI) along with internet acquisition, analysis, and presentation of GIS data with ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap and ArcCatalog) software. Students will be expected to generate appropriate self directed GPS/GIS questions, subsequent GIS reports, and layouts to successfully complete this class. Prerequisite: GIS 380/GEOG 380 - Applied ArcGIS, or appropriate GIS experiences. Offered on demand. (Cross listed with GEOG 480). Course fee required.

Credits

3