GEOG216 - Principles of Geographic Information Science

General

Prefix

GEOG

Course Number

216

Course Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

Lec/Lab

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

School of Public Affairs

Description

Basic principles, concepts and technology that are universal to all parts of Geographic Information Science and geographic information systems software. Integrated Lab. The department offers an examination for credit option for this course.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify and describe the purpose and function of the various GI Science components (Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Land Surveying, Remote Sensing, and Cartography).

Outcome

Describe the basic concepts of a map projection and be able to distinguish between some of the major map projections.

Outcome

Apply various coordinate systems such as latitude/longitude (in both decimal degrees and DMS forms), Universal Transverse Mercator, and State/Plane.

Outcome

Develop different map types (choropleth, topographic, etc.) as well as components of a map and the principle of map scale.

Outcome

Identify and analyze local and regional features using topographic maps.

Outcome

Critically evaluate information and its sources on maps to determine information reliability and accuracy.

Outcome

Create maps using modern GIS software.