GIS 150: Introduction to GIS and GPS
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Keywords
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , Geography , Spatial Analysis , Hawaii , Data analysis
Project
Authors
McLane, Sarah Bryan
Howatt, Peter King
Rasgado, Victor
Date Submitted
2015-07-01
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Online Course Module
Institution
University of Hawaii Maui College
Industry Partner
ESRI - curriculum review, data and some module materials.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Hyrbid course curriculum material for the first half (4 credit hours) of a Certificate of Competence in GIS in Ecosystem Management. Course material includes online modules to take the place of lectures, weekly labs and assignments, grading rubrics, details on 3 field trips for hands-on practice with GPS units, a group final project using ESRI's Story Maps, and a weekly Workflow for students and instructors. Course provides ecological focus in the datasets and leads students towards spatial reasoning and analysis. Use as pre-requisite for GIS 180: GIS in Ecosystem Management.
Industry (NAISC)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
Occupation (SOC)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Natural Resources and Conservation (03)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent