Introduction to GPS/GIS Technologies
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Keywords
Geospatial | GPS | GIS | Global Positioning | Geographic Information System
Project
Authors
Devon Russell
Date Submitted
2015-05-15
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Syllabus
Institution
Mitchell Technical Institute
Industry Partner
Black Hills Power is providing utility mapping forms and job site reports | Black Hills Corporation, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Vantage Point Solutions provided written documentation regarding their need and support
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Students will be introduced to basic GPS principles including GPS corrections, constellations, navigation and primary industry uses. Students will have hands on experience with different data collection techniques using Trimble GPS devices. Once an aptitude is gained for the GPS systems the course will continue onto the manipulation of the data using GIS programs.
Industry (NAISC)
Information Technology -- Computer Information Services, Computer Operating Systems (519)
Occupation (SOC)
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent