Principles of GIS
Course Number:
NR 110
Course Credits:
5.00
Course Description:
The course will provide students with a basic knowledge of geographic information systems (e.g. sources of GIS data, various data models, capturing GIS data and manipulating GIS data). Concepts in geography, spatial data, and their integration will be included. Theory will convey an understanding of the fundamental principles of GIS. Guided practices hours will provide students with hands on experience with GIS hardware and software components. 3 theory hours; 4 guided practice hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of NR 101 and NR 260 with a 2.0 or better; or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic awareness and understanding of GIS terminology, data sources, and components of a GIS.
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, design, and execute a GIS project.
- Demonstrate an understanding of spatial data, geo databases, spatial data standards, and its synthesis for effective GIS analysis.
- Demonstrate capacity to use GIS technology and synthesize GIS for primary and secondary data sources.