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 Department:    GIS

 Course #:    102

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    450702

 EPC:    194

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Develop advanced skills using ESRI�s ArcGIS. Learn the basics of the Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions for ArcGIS. Other topics include types of GIS data available and map accuracy standards.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: GIS 101 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Expand on ArcGIS basics learned during GIS 101 following the latest software developed.
2. Use advanced editing map features.
3. Demonstrate the uses of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst & 3D Analyst extensions, including temporal GIS mapping.
4. Demonstrate use of spatial and attribute data available online for importing into ArcGIS.
5. Begin coding in Python within ArcGIS Pro to automate various mapping tasks.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Editing and Topology.
2. Spatial joins and overlay.
3. Raster analysis and Web GISIntroduction to Spatial Analyst extension - raster analysis.
4. Introduction to 3D Analyst extension - raster & lidar data.
5. Temporal GIS mapping.
6. Introduction to Python coding in GIS.
7. Cartography.