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Geography 481 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
Fall 2021 |
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Topics, Projects and Readings |
8/24 |
Basic concepts; terminology; computers, directory structures and networks; essential elements of a Geographic Information System. |
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8/31 |
Working with boundary and attribute files; point, line and area features; feature labels; annotation; composition and layers; map document files. |
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9/7 |
Mapping continuous data; classifying and mapping continuous data; shading and symbolism; multiple views of a GIS dataset. |
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9/14 |
Database querying and analysis based on spatial data operations. |
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9/21 |
Buffers and Spatial Overlays |
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| 9/28 | Integrated GIS analysis. Review and discussion. |
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10/5 |
Review and discussion |
10/12 |
*** Midterm Exam. *** |
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10/19
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Editing spatial data; working with external attribute databases; relational joins; linking attribute and geographic data; projecting latitude/longitude data; discussion of final project topics. |
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10/26 |
Converting geographic information into digital formats; modifying projections; introduction to digitizing from maps and air photos - Part 1. |
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11/2 |
Converting geographic information into digital formats; modifying projections; introduction to digitizing from maps and air photos - Part 2. |
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11/9 |
Matching locations with addresses |
| 11/16 | Integrating vector and raster GIS datasets; working with digital elevation models. |
| 11/23 | ****FALL RECESS (aka THANKSGIVING BREAK)**** |
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11/30 |
Custom applications ... |
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12/7 |
Review and Discussion; ***Present Final Projects*** |
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12/14 |
Final Exam --- Tuesday December 14 at 7:00 p.m. |
Document date: 08/23/2021