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1 GS407/507 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Using ArcView GIS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Summer 2005 Term - Western Oregon University 3 CR M-F, June 13-17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Natural Sciences Bldg, Rm 218/101 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. S. Taylor OFFICE: RM 210 Natural Sciences Bldg OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment Phone: (w) 503-838-8398 (cell) 541-760-9216 e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.wou.edu/taylor COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to relevant problems in the Earth Sciences. GIS is comprised of computer hardware and software that links digital maps to spatial data. GIS systems provide the capability to store, retrieve, display, and quantitatively analyze map-based spatial information. Class topics include introductory GIS concepts, digital cartography, database functions, map projections, spatial data models, vector / raster data structure, spatial data analysis, image processing, and terrain modelling. THE PROFESSOR'S PHILOSOPHY ON UPPER DIVISION EARTH SCIENCE / GEOLOGY COURSES: The upper division Earth Science / Geology course sequence is designed for mature, serious students who are willing to work hard, play hard, have fun, and learn in-depth skills / concepts in a professional academic setting. By default, our student population is very diverse with a wide array of skills, interests, and career goals. The student population ranges from serious Earth Science majors with focused career objectives, to Geology / Earth Science minors to Science Education majors. As such, the professor is charged with serving a diverse array of student interests and career goals in the most professional manner possible. The problem-solving and technical skills acquired via training in the Earth Sciences are highly valuable (and marketable), regardless of career track. Students are expected to actively participate in the learning process and make a significant contribution to the academic integrity of the Earth Science program at Western Oregon University. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide graduates with the academic skills that will enable them to be highly competitive in graduate school or the career marketplace. GO TEAM! TEXTS/READING: Journal articles, tutorials, and text readings, to be provided by the instructor. Getting to Know ArcView Tutorial – each student will be assigned a photocopied version of an ArcView tutorial manual. (Note: I want these back!). CLASS NOTES: A comprehensive set of instructor class notes are available for download via the internet. The class web site is at URL http://www.wou.edu/taylor ... and follow the links to the "ES492 – GIS Applications" home page. The 1-week summer course will utilize the ES492/592 class website. The class notes are available as Adobe Acrobat Reader files (*.pdf file). Acrobat Reader is free and is installed on many campus PC's. For home installation, Acrobat Reader is also available for download at the class web site, but you will be responsible for properly installing the software (and will do so at your own risk!).2 A NOTE ABOUT COMPUTER-BASED COURSES: This class will use hardware, software, and the campus network. As such, there are endless possibilities for software glitches, system failure, and total confusion. Your patience with lab exercises, assignments, course content, and software / hardware glitches will be greatly appreciated. Our motto for this session is: “expect the worst and hope for the best”. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Any student who has a disability that requires accommodation, please make an appointment to see me. EVALUATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS: Student performance will be evaluated on the basis of 2 quizzes, daily lab exercises, and a final project. The following is a breakdown of evaluation points and letter grades: Tutorial / Lab Exercises 125 pts Quizzes (2 x 30 pts) 60 pts Final Project 100 pts ____________________________________ TOTAL: 285 pts Final Grading Scale _______________________________________________________________ Percent Range Letter Percent Range Letter of Total Points Grade of Total Points Grade _______________________________________________________________ 94-100% A 77-79% C+ 90-94% A- 73-76% C 87-89% B+ 70-72% C- 83-86% B 67-69% D+ 80-82% B- 63-66% D 60-62% D- <60% F _______________________________________________________________3 TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: This outline should be considered tentative at best. The class schedule and assignments may be modified by the instructor at any time. Note Text Reading Abbreviations below “GTAV” = Getting to Know ArcView Tutorial. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Day Dates Class Content Lab Exercises Tutorials _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 June 13 Class Policies, Introduction Intro Labs GTAV Section 1 Overview / Basics (p. 7-1 to 10-21) In-Class Exercises 2 June 14 Map Projections / Map Projections GTAV Section 2 Coordinates (p. 11-1 to 12-20) In-Class Exercises 3 June 15 Working with Vector Data Vector-Raster Exercise GTAV Section 3 (p. 13-1 to 14-20) Quiz 1 – Wed. June 15 In-Class Exercises 4 June 16 Working with Raster Data Spatial Analyst Exercise GTAV Section 4 Spatial Analyst (p. 15-1 to 16-23) In-Class Exercises 5 June 17 Other ArcView Extensions Image / 3D Analyst GTAV Section 5 (3-D Analyst, Image Analyst) (p. 17-1 to 20-13) Quiz 2 – Friday June 17 In-Class Exercises June 18-27 Independent Class Project / Lab-Tutorial Portfolio Compilation All portfolio materials and final project due on Monday June 27, 2005 by 5:00 PM. Late work will be accepted up to one week after the final due date with a minimum 20% point reduction. Any work turned in after July 4, 2005 will receive a “0”.


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