GST 101AA (Introduction to Geospatial Technology: Fundamentals of GIS, Spatial Data Models, Coordinate Systems, & Displaying Data)
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Keywords
geospatial, technology, geographic information systems, GIS, coordinate systems, map projections, raster, vector, analysis, cartography, mapping, digitizing
Project
National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)
Authors
Smith, Richard
Date Submitted
2012-08
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Del Mar College
Industry Partner
Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT)
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Introduction to the fundamentals of Geospatial Technology, including fundamental of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Data Models, Coordinate Systems, & Displaying Data through a series of lectures and hands-on computer-based exercises. This course is designed to be used as a stand-alone course to complement other disciplines or as an entry level course into a geospatial program. Course content is based upon the United States Department of Labor�۪s Geospatial Technology Competency Model for entry level geospatial occupations including Geospatial or GIS Technicians and Technologists.
Note: A companion course (GST101AB Introduction to Geospatial Technology: Creating Data, Remote Sensing & Aerial Photographs, and Basic Analysis Techniques) continues the sequence of topics to include Creating Data, Remote Sensing & Aerial Photographs, and Basic Analysis Techniques
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
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent