GP 250 - Geographic Information Systems Skills and Techniques

Credit Hours: 4

This course will focus on the development of skills and techniques useful in spatial data creation, management, and display in a geographic information system (GIS). The following applications will be emphasized: spatial data management, map editing, and creation of spatial data with ArcGIS software; and new technologies used in spatial data acquisition and storage. During the course, the student will refine their use of GIS software and online mapping applications. It is assumed that students have either taken GP150 or can demonstrate to the instructor an equivalent knowledge of GIS. This course serves as a required second-level course in the GIS Certificate program.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

synthesize and integrate concepts of GIS theory and methodology, including data models, data structures, topology, and spatial analysis;
demonstrate advanced GIS software skills, particularly in AutoCAD Map, as well as basic computing skills;
demonstrate advanced spatial database skills including linking and joining databases, performing data entry, and attaching external databases to a work session; and
effectively write a research paper.

Prerequisites: GP 150 or permission of the instructor.
F/S (N)

May be taken concurrently with GP 290.