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 Department:    GIS

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    450702

 EPC:    194

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to global positioning systems (GPS) and their uses in natural resources and agriculture.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

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 global positioning systems (GPS) in the field.
2. Download coordinates into a software program.
3. Understand and use GPS with geographical information systems.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. What are global positioning systems (GPS)?
2. How does GPS work?
3. Obtaining field data.
4. Computer download of data.
5. Integration with GIS software.