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ELECTIVE 018 - GIS-UAS ELECTIVE

The student must pick an elective of their choice with
approval from their School Chair.

GIS 302 - INTRODUCTION TO GIS

An introduction to GIS theory and application.
Emphasis will be placed on understanding how
geospatial features are represented and captured as
data and how these data can be managed, analyzed
and presented using state-of-the-art GIS tools.
Hands-on expertise will be developed with ESRI’s
ArcGIS desktop software. This material is continued
in GIS 303.

**Please note: GIS 302 is offered in-classroom
during the Semester 1 and is available online during
Semester 3.This course or equivalent credit is
required to continue in the ADGIS program.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Diploma in
the Geographic information Systems program.

GIS 303 - GIS ANALYSIS AND AUTOMATION

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.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of GIS 302 or
equivalent.

GIS 305 - INTRODUCTION TO
REMOTE SENSING USING QGIS

This course will introduce the fundamentals of remote
sensing and demonstrate the current applications of
the technology. Students will become familiar with
the basic image pre-processing techniques such as
applying radiometric, geometric and atmospheric
corrections. State-of-the-art digital image processing
techniques — supervised and unsupervised
classifications, object based image classification,
change detection and biophysical modelling will

be explored. The course is designed to introduce
freely available remote sensing data sources (open
data) and open source software (QGIS) for natural
resources management applications.

Prerequisites: GIS 302 or ENVR 158

100 _ Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Diploma in
the Geographic information Systems 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 ENVI 5.x.

Prerequisites:GIS 306.

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.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Diploma in
the Geographic information Systems 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.

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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.

Prerequisites: 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.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Diploma in
the Geographic information Systems 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.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Diploma in
the Geographic information Systems program.

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