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Course Syllabus

GEO 2900 Applied GIS

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Geology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: GEO 1820 (may be taken concurrently)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2025
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 8
  • Maximum Class Size: 15

Course Description

This capstone course will allow students to use skills that they have learned in previous GIS courses to complete a series of applied projects using geographic information systems. Each project will require the student to creatively develop a presentable solution to a problem. Each project will be based on essential skills used in the workforce and the interest of the student.

Justification

This course is required for the GIS certificate. As a final applied class, students will have the opportunity to show the valuable skills they have learned in previous GIS courses. Each project may be added to a portfolio to show the skills and competency of the student.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to develop solutions to complex GIS problems.
  2. Students will be able to present findings appropriately through written reports and maps.

Course Content

Course content will vary based on the research interests of each student. However, all students completing the course will use higher level GIS, research and data collecting skills from previous GIS courses. Projects will be approved by instructor to ensure appropriate depth of content and skill levels are met. Capstone project allows students to choose topics that help them find place as an identity.