GEOG2700 (Open Source GIS)

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Keywords

GIS, Geospatial Information System, spatial database, geographic, geospatial, mapping, vector, raster, cartography, database, open source software, cartography

Project

National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)

Authors

Dastrup, Adam

Date Submitted

2015-07

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Salt Lake Community College

Industry Partner

BILT (See support docs for explanation)

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course teaches students about Open Source software for both desktop and internet GIS applications. Students will learn the concepts of Open Source software, and the leading desktop and web mapping Open Source software packages such as Quantum GIS (QGIS) and OpenStreetMap. Students will apply technology in lab exercises using real-world data.

Industry (NAISC)

Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization