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May 16, 2024
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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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