GIS 107 - GIS Applications in the Petroleum Industry
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Keywords
GIS, Landman, Geographic Information System, Geology, Map, Google Earth, Plat, Coordinates, Plotter, Petroleum, Oilfield, Oil and Gas, Oil & Gas, Drilling, Oilfield Maintenance, Oilfield Service, PTLO, Petroleum Lease Operator, Oilfield Lease Operator, Pumper, Frac, Environmental, Downhole
Project
Authors
McGillivray, Gerald
Date Submitted
2017-01-11
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Syllabus
Institution
Williston State College
Industry Partner
The WSC Advisory Councils provide curriculum guidance and feedback within the context of industry needs.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The course will provide hands-on opportunities to experience the hardware and software used for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course applies the Fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with spatial data through exploring hands-on real world applications in relation to urban community, environmental data, and more. Students will manipulate, query, and present data in maps and make decisions from the presented information. Emphasis will be on ESRI’s ArcGIS software and the spatial analyst extension. Prerequisites: GIS 105 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems.
Industry (NAISC)
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction (2111)
Occupation (SOC)
Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (47-5013)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Construction Trades (46)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent