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Course:
CS-150-1 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems
Semester:
Spring 2013
Time
and day 9:25-10:40 A.M. TR
Number of
credit hours 3
Location
SC-10L
Instructor Gene Marksbury
E-mail marksburyg@moval.edu
Office
phone x4620
Office
location
SC-12
Office
hours see Web site
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
The
purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to
geographic information systems (GIS). The course includes both information and
conceptual knowledge that underlie GIS and step-by-step tutorials for using the
ArcGIS Desktop GISÔ package
provided by the leading GIS vendor, the Environmental Studies and Research
Institute (ESRI). GIS provides an extension to information systems that
attaches graphic features from the surface of the world—maps—to database
records. The resulting system has unique capabilities for information
retrieval, display, and analysis based on both data
attributes in tabular form and arrangement and location of graphic features.
Students will learn geographic and projected coordinate systems, vector-based
and raster map layers, map navigation in a GIS, attribute and spatial query
methods, map design principles, sources of free map layers on the Internet,
data preparation and cleaning for use, extraction or compilation of map layers
to build study regions.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students
will have an opportunity to apply their knowledge through short answer
questions on conceptual materials and hands-on practice exercises using ArcGIS
included with step-by-step tutorials and end-of-chapter hands-on exercises
using ArcGIS that require independent thinking.
ASSESSMENT
OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Utilize the commands and functions necessary
to enter data into and retrieve information from a Geographic Information
System.
2.
Create, save and edit maps.
3.
Utilize the program help features and the
manuals to learn new features of the programs.
4.
Set up and use a GIS and database and then
utilize them for calculations.
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of storage
operations for those sytems..
REQUIRED
TEXT/S
Getting
to Know ArcGis, Ormsby,
Napoleon, Burke, Grossel, and Bowden, ESRI Press
(20120)
ISBN
978-1-58948-260-9
GRADING
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
·
40% of the grade is based on a mid-term and
final examination. Both examinations are cumulative and given in a
multiple-choice, true/false, and completion format. An in-class review will be
held prior to each examination.
·
30% of the grade is based on completing the
end-of-chapter short answer and hands-on exercises.
·
30% of the grade is based on the class
project.
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE
Readings, Project Due Dates, and Exam Dates
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Topics |
Chapter |
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Exercises |
Exams |
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Week
1: · Basic Concepts |
Section 1 |
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Week
Two: · Getting Started with maps and data |
Section 2 |
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Chapter 3 |
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Week
Three: · Getting Started with maps and data |
Section 2 |
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Chapter 4 |
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Week
Four: · Displaying Data |
Section 3 |
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Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 |
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Week
Five: · Getting Information about features |
Section 4 |
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Chapter 8 Chapter 9 |
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Week
Six: · Analyzing feature relationships |
Section 5 |
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Chapter 10 Chapter 11 |
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Week
Seven: · Analyzing feature relationships (cont.) · In-class exam · |
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Chapter 12 Chapter 13 |
Exam |
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Week
Eight: · Creating and editing data |
Section 6 |
Proposal Presentations |
Chapter 14 Chapter 15 |
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Week
Nine: · Creating and editing data(cont.) |
Section 6 |
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Chapter 16 Chapter 17 |
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Week
Ten: · Presenting data |
Section 7 |
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Chapter 18 Chapter 19 |
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Week
Eleven: · Advanced
topic · Any
of the free ESRI Virtual Campus tutorials from http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=catalog.gateway
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Special Topics |
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Week
Twelve: |
Project |
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Week
Thirteen: |
Project |
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Final project due |
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Week
Fourteen: |
Project Presenta-tions |
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Week
Fifteen: |
Review |
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Final
Exam · TBA |
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Final Exam |
FINAL
EXAM
10:00 A.M.. Wednesday May 1, 2013 No Exceptions!
OPTIONAL
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
No cell phones or other electronic devices
that may interfere with the class.
STUDENT CODE OF
CONDUCT
It
shall be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley
College to support the academic integrity of the institution. This applies to personal honesty in all
aspects of collegiate work, all student records, and all contacts with
It
shall also be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley
College to be respectful of the right of other students, staff, and instructors
to ensure a safe, peaceful atmosphere conducive to the educational goals of an
institution of higher learning. Rude or
disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Student
actions that do not adhere to the MVC Student Code of Conduct will be addressed
according to College policies regarding academic dishonesty and disruptive
behavior. Students who
exhibit dishonest, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior risk suspension or
expulsion from the institution.
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY
Academic
integrity is expected and required of all students. Students and faculty are
responsible and accountable for personally upholding that integrity. Cheating
will not be tolerated, and students found guilty of cheating in any way will be
disciplined according to the Academic Dishonesty Policy in the MVC College
Catalog. The
following penalties may be applied:
- Reprimand.
2.
Requirement that the student repeats
and re-submits the same or alternate assignment. In such cases, the grade or
mark awarded will be reduced or limited at the discretion of the faculty
member.
3.
Completion of the Plagiarism
Tutorial found at the student’s Moodle site. (Must be completed if this is the student’s first plagiarism
offense)
4.
A mark of "0" will be
given for the assignment with no opportunity to resubmit. This may result in
failure of the course.
5.
A failing (F) grade will be awarded
in the course.
6.
Automatic failing (F) grades in all
courses in which the student is registered, and no fees will be refunded for
that semester. This penalty will only be imposed by the student's program
division chair or the Chief Academic Officer.
- Expulsion
from Missouri Valley College, permanently recorded on the student's
record. This penalty will result in automatic failing (F) grades in all
courses in which the student is registered, and no fees will be refunded
for that semester.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY
Attendance is expected and
required at each class meeting. Every three(3) unexcused absences will cause a drop of one full
letter grade.
Any
student who misses two consecutive weeks of class or has missed 50% of class
periods by mid-term may be administratively withdrawn from class. If the withdrawal takes place within the
first 6 weeks of class, the student will receive a grade of “W”. If the withdraw takes place after the 6th
week of class, the student will receive a “WF” or “WP”. The student will be notified of this action
by the Registrar’s Office. Readmission
will be considered only for extenuating circumstances as approved by the Chief
Academic Officer and Registrar. In such
cases, where readmission is approved, a readmit fee of $350 will be
charged. If a student drops below
full-time status of 12 hours, financial aid may be adversely affected. Resident students dropping below 12 hours
will be asked to move out of campus housing.
ADA STATEMENT
The
College seeks to comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA Coordinator works with the programs
to assist the faculty in understanding and implementing accommodations.
Students
with disabilities should have documentation of their disability sent to the
campus ADA coordinator, Jamie Gold, Baity Hall, Room 206, 831-4170, and set up
an appointment as soon as they arrive on campus. Failure to do so could delay
accommodations. After proper
documentation, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate students’
needs. If you have any questions about
how to initiate this process, please contact your instructor.