Courses of Study 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Courses of Study 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PLSCS 4200 - Geographic Information Systems


     
Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110  but not required.

Y. Sun.

Principles and applications of geographic information systems for characterizing and assessing agronomic and environmental systems. Emphasizes accessing, updating, analyzing, and mapping geo-spatial data and information. Considers information needs assessment; spatial data accession; coordinate systems; spatial database design, construction, and maintenance; modeling and analysis; map accuracy assessment; and digital cartography.

Outcome 1: Understand the structure and function of geographic information systems.

Outcome 2: Develop proficiency in coordinate systems, projections, and datums.

Outcome 3: Understand the types of spatial data models and appropriate application environment.

Outcome 4: Develop proficiency for developing a geospatial database.

Outcome 5: Practice elementary and intermediate-level geospatial data processing methods.

Outcome 6: Practice elementary and intermediate-level geospatial data analysis methods.

Outcome 7: Increase awareness of geospatial data assessment and visualization methods.

Outcome 8: Conduct an independent applications-based project.

Outcome 9: Develop and present an oral, collaborative group project report.



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