PLSCS 4200 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110 or previous experience with GIS or permission of instructor.

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: Select appropriate spatial data models and scales for diverse application environments.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate proficiency at designing and developing a geospatial database.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate proficiency with geospatial data processing.

Outcome 4: Demonstrate proficiency at applying knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and datums.

Outcome 5: Conduct an independent applications-based project.

Outcome 6: Develop and present an oral and collaborative group project.