Geographic Information Systems: Project Development
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Geography 175
Geographic Information Systems: Project Development |
| Instructor: | Richard Taketa | |
| Meeting Times: | See Geog 175 General Page | |
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| Description: |
The principal objective of this course is for you to be able to design and construct a geographic information system to solve problems in environmental management, business, or earth science research. You will gain an understanding the technical elements of a GIS project and become familiar with GIS application issues. We will also be addressing the construction of the databases and applications software required to solve a variety of application problems.
The course will involve a combination of lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises. You should read the assigned readings prior to the week in which they are discussed. The lectures/discussions will expand on the materials in the text. Discussions will involve all members of the class. However, you will not be evaluated on participation in general discussions. The course will involve a combination of lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises. You should read the assigned readings prior to the week in which they are discussed. The lectures/discussions will expand on the materials in the text. Discussions will involve all members of the class. However, you will not be evaluated on participation in general discussions. Seven laboratory exercises will develop your knowledge of ArcView and Arc/Info, and prepare you for your final project. Some of the Arc/Info exercises will be based on ESRI's Understanding GIS: The Arc/Info Method You will complete a GIS project involving constructing or prototyping a geographic information system. |
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| Desire2Learn: |
Materials and additional readings are available in the lab and the class Desire2Learn site (https://sjsu.desire2learn.com).
Go to the San Jose eCampus site (http://www.sjsu.edu/ecampus/students/) for instructions on using Desire2Learn. |
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Department of Geography
San Jose State University 118 Washington Square Hall One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0116 Telephone: 408-924-5475 Fax: 408-924-5477 http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/geography |
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