Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO/GEOGRAPH INFO SYS

 Department:    GIS

 Course #:    101

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    450702

 EPC:    194

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Principles and conceptual overview of GIS software. Covers the use and applications in natural resource management, and other fields utilizing GIS, with hands-on experience using ArcGIS. Computer and spreadsheet familiarity required.

 Prerequisite  

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Understand how GIS can be used to investigate data and solve problems of a spatial nature.
  2. Become familiar with GIS terminology. Query tables and maps to investigate relationships and solve problems.
  3. Edit & create maps; bring new data into tables & layers, edit existing data, change map scale, symbols and projections, and find features within maps.
  4. Create layout presentations that include maps, graphs, tables and legends.
  5. Become familiar with GIS resources in your field of interest, through the internet and publications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Introduction to GIS. Managing GIS data.
  2. Coordinate systems. Mapping GIS data.
  3. Presenting GIS data. Attribute data.
  4. Queries. Map overlay & geo-processing.