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 Department:    GIS

 Course #:    203

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    450702

 EPC:    194

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Using ArcGIS, create individual GIS projects from pre-approved data sets. Covers formulating a research question for analysis, conducting background research, map development and layout, and presenting the results in a research paper.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use real-world data to formulate a research question(s) for analysis.
2. Conduct background research to support the research question(s).
3. Perform spatial analyses, such as overlays, queries, joins, or various raster analysis techniques from GIS data, related to the research question(s).
4. Create final map layouts using standard cartographic map design guidelines.
5. Write a research paper in scientific format citing sources and providing references.
6. Convert the final research paper and maps into a published StoryMap.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Project proposal.
2. Introduction and methods.
3. Map submittal.
4. Map layouts and design guidelines.
5. Research paper in scientific format.
6. Published StoryMap.