GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS — BACHELOR DEGREE

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GIS 303 - GIS ANALYSIS AND AUTOMATION

GIS Analysis and Automation will build upon the
fundamentals of GIS theory by examining geodata
models, data management and metadata, cartography,
advanced analysis, 3D modeling, batching and
scripting, and accessing, importing, and translating
data. The lab portion of this course will focus on the
use of ArcGIS and its extensions for vector and raster
analysis, Model Builder for analysis workflow control,
and Python scripting for automation.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of GIS 302 or
equivalent.

GIS 306 - INTRODUCTION TO
REMOTE SENSING

This course will integrate both lecture and lab time to
cover the foundations of remote sensing and engage
in specific applications such as image classification
and multi-spectral analysis.

Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS program.

GIS 307 - REMOTE SENSING IN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Building upon the skills introduced in Introduction
to Remote Sensing I, this course will cover topics
in the biophysical, geophysical, and human activity
applications of remote sensing as well as change
detection, object-oriented analysis, and active and
passive imaging. Lectures will be integrated with
labs emphasizing practical experience in remote
sensing software applications using PCI Geomatica
and Definiens. This course consists, in part, of an
independent project designed and conducted by
groups of students to foster a team approach in
executing a remote sensing project. Each group will
identify a project to be approved by the instructor
during the first week of the class. Students are
expected to work as a team to complete their
chosen project. The teams will periodically discuss
project progress and demonstrate provisional
results to the instructor.

GIS 310 - GIS DATA MANAGEMENT

Over the last few decades, geospatial technologies
have evolved and infiltrated into an exponential
number of organizations’ and people’s lives to the
point where they are ubiquitous. Along with this
great expansion of use comes an even greater need
to access the right data and to manage and utilize it
appropriately for each unique project. This course is
an introduction to the fundamentals of dealing with
spatial data and data management principles. We
will explore key topics related to working with spatial
data including data discovery, data dissemination
and data use. Along with these topics comes the
need to discuss ethics of data use and data use
guidelines, data formats, standards and translation,
metadata, as well as general data management and
maintenance principles.

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Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS Program.

GIS 313 - DATABASE SYSTEMS

As an integral part of GIS, the associated relational
database system is used for query and analysis
operations that aid in solving spatial problems.

This introduction to relational database systems
includes topics of; database models, structured query
language (SQL), database design, data definition,
data dictionaries and linking databases.

GIS 314 - SPATIAL DATABASE
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of this course is to introduce both
conceptual and practical aspects of designing and
developing first, a relational database, and second, a
geodatabase. The course will provide an overview of
common foundational design methodologies for both
arelational database and a geodatabase. Included in
this overview, the course will cover database design
and implementation using Access 2007, Oracle and
ArcSDE.

Pre-requisites: GIS 313.

GIS 316 - INTRODUCTION TO CAD
FOR GIS PROFESSIONALS

This course provides an introduction to Autodesk's
computer-assisted design and drafting software for
GIS students. Students will learn the fundamentals
of the drafting environment, including setting up
their workspace, utilizing common tools, creating and
modifying entities and text, and crafting print layouts.
Time permitting, AutoCad Map 3D will be explored

as well as related and relevant mobile tools. This
course will frequently touch upon the differences
and similarities of CAD and GIS as well as when and
how GIS professionals may use CAD in their career
and how transitions between the two environments
may occur. Students will work through a practical
project which requires movement of data between
CAD and GIS environments and associated sound
procedures required for standardized and good data
quality. By the end of the course students should gain
appreciation of the complementary technology that
CAD offers alongside GIS.

Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS Program.

GIS 318 - CARTOGRAPHY AND
GEOVISUALIZATION

Cartography is the art and science of map making
and map use. Preparation of high quality maps

that readily reveal land management, planning,
environmental or other concerns is critical to

ensure that important messages are conveyed

in an easily interpretable fashion. This course
introduces the concepts and methods of cartographic
communication, design, and geovisualization.
Mapping fundamentals will address subjects

such as coordinate systems, projections, datums,
cartographic generalization, map types, and map
design considerations. Virtual cartography and

other topical methods of conveying geoinformation,
such as computer atlases, web mapping, and 3D-4D
visualization will be explored. All cartographic
principles and practices will be examined in
relationship to GIS and other geospatial technologies.

Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS Program.

GIS 320 - GIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Knowledge of current and relevant developments and
trends in the GIS profession are essential for new
practitioners to achieve success in the marketplace
and their world. During this course, several local

GIS guest speakers are invited to the classroom for
learner access and networking. We will explore old,
new, and emerging topics related to professionalism
including professional ethics, certification, life-long
learning, and entrepreneurialism.

GIS 321 - NEW MEDIA FOR GIS

A venue to showcase your work or business is
important, no matter what your profession. This
New media course consists of a series of workshops
designed to build skills using some popular New
media industry tools, including Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, CamStudio, and an Open Source
CMS; Wordpress.

In addition to creating New media products, we will
also explore social media tools and their benefits.
Learning these tools will provide you with a strong
foundation from which you can build your own
website, hosting your own interesting media outputs
to showcase your work.

GIS 323 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL
NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS

This course will introduce the fundamental concepts
of Global Navigation Satellite Systems with specific
emphasis on Global Positioning System (GPS) and
the applied technologies for GPS data collection and
GIS integration. Through interactive instruction and
hands-on course exercises, students will work with
a variety of GPS tools and field collection techniques
to learn how to create, edit, update and manage
geographic information. Emphasis areas will include
familiarity with GPS receivers, GPS processing
software, data collection standards and cartography.

Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS Program.

GIS 325 - INTERNET MAPPING

This course investigates the full range of Internet
and intranet mapping, including static maps, online
data, and web map (image) and feature services.
Most of the emphasis of the course will be on the
use of ESRI’s ArcGIS Server software to serve maps
over the Internet. Free mass media applications

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