GST 266 Digital Cartography
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Keywords
GIS software , geospatial data handling , digital maps , georeferenced data , GIS
Project
Authors
Click, Megan
Date Submitted
2016
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Mountwest Community & Technical College
Industry Partner
Ben Kroll, Atlanta Drone Group/Skyfire Consulting; Eric Bess, Mott-McDonald Engineering Firm; Debra Rhorer, Owner, GeoRhea (moved to Savannah, GA); JD Adkins, Cabell County Tax Assessors office (deceased); Dr. Jamie Leonard, Professor, MU Geography; Jerry Brienza, Former Director of Tri-State Airport (moved away); Travis Foster, Aerial Perspectives (local drone pilot); David Boland, Skyvector (local drone pilot); Mack McCarty, Army Corps of Engineers; Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington WV; St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington WV
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
GIS software encompasses a broad range of applications which involve the use of a combination of digital maps and georeferenced data. GIS software can be sorted into different categories. Numerous systems are available which cover all sectors of geospatial data handling. Desktop GIS can both come in costly software packages available from professional entities such as ESRI or a selection of Open Source software packages available for free provided by entities utilizing general public licensing options. The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo), is a non-profit non-government organization whose mission is to support and promote the collaborative development of open geospatial technologies and data. Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google that powers many map-based services, including the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps. A related product is Google Earth, a standalone program which offers more globe-viewing features, including showing polar areas, these packages are also Open Source. This course will explore available software packages and their uses in the current GIS marketplace.
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)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent