INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS GISC1411-Section_Number Day/Time: Lectures: Days of week - Start time & end time Location: EMGI H105 Open Lab: M T W R F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Professor: J. Scott Sires Office: EMGI H115 Office phone: 972-860-4362 Office hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday not on campus Email: ssires@dcccd.edu Lab Jerry Bartz Coordinator: Office: EMGI H105 Office phone: 972-860-4796 Office hours: M T W R F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Email: jbartz@dcccd.edu Textbooks: Required text GIS Fundamentals A First Text on Geographic Information Systems Third Edition (Bolstad, Paul, Eider Press, 2008, ISBN 978-0-9717647-2-9) Required text GIS Tutorial Workbook for Arc View 9, Third Edition (Gorr, Kurland, ESRI Press, 2008, ISBN 9781589482050). NOTE: This workbook includes a 6-month GIS software license for your off campus use. COURSE INFORMATION Number: Section: GISC1411 each semester Credit Hours: 4 Description: Prerequisites: Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using industry specific software programs including nomenclature of cartography and geography. None App_Brookhaven GIS\Core_GISC1411_syllabus.doc Page 1 of 5
Objectives: This course will provide the student with the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). By completing this course, students will: Expand a basic, practical understanding of GIS concepts and applications. Discuss and explain the technical language of GIS. Organize file structure (e.g. create directories, perform data and directory housekeeping). *TSSB KA7.2 Create, obtain and evaluate data. Define the data requirements, research sources of available data, and purchase data from reputable source. TSSB KA1.1 Integrate data (vector, tabular and raster) into GIS applications. Convert data between formats. TSSB KA3.4 Apply and explain Map Projections and related properties. Determine data compatibility (projection), perform data conversion, and populate feature attributes. TSSB KA1.3 Compare, contrast and apply data accuracy and data precision properties. Apply industry-leading GIS software. Preprocess geographic data (generalize, subset). TSSB KA4.3 Perform geo-processing through clipping, buffering, overlay, etc. TSSB KA4.4 Geocode data. TSSB KA1.6 Collect field attribute and location data via GPS (Tablet PC/PDA). TSSB KA1.5 Generate descriptive and spatial statistics. TSSB KA4.5 Interpret data results. TSSB KA4.7 Explain the history, purpose and elements of a map and apply the minimum required map elements. Create maps. TSSB KA5.1 Create map supplement materials. Create analysis reports. TSSB KA5.2, Create tables. TSSB KA5.3 and Create charts. TSSB KA5.4 Distribute digital and hard copy products. TSSB KA5.6 Create map templates. TSSB KA6.3 Create formal and informal communications using email, phone, listservs and written reports. TSSB KA9.1 Participate in GIS awareness events such as presentations, conferences and user groups. TSSB KA9.5 Continue professional education through credit and/or noncredit courses, technical training and informal education, such as online courses. TSSB KA10.2 Discuss GIS career options relative to local DFW metrics. *TSSB KA Key activities from the Texas Skill Standards Board recognized GIS Technician Skill Standards http://www.tssb.org/wwwpages/gis/index.htm App_Brookhaven GIS\Core_GISC1411_syllabus.doc Page 2 of 5
Outline (TO BE CUSTOMIZED PER SEMESTER): Week number Dates TEXT Chapter Lab Exercise Lab Due dates 1 1/15 & 1/17 ArcGIS matrix and terms; demystify ESRI. 1 Introduction and the basic elements 2 1/22 & 1/24 2 Data models and nomenclature 1 Introduction to GIS GUI and basic elements Launch applications and use Smartboard. Continue 1 Introduction to GIS GUI and basic elements Nothing due Tutorial 1 due 3 1/29 & 1/31 3 Projections and Coordinate systems 2 Map Design Tutorial 2 due 4 2/5 & 2/6 4 - Data structures and data entry 3 Output, reports and graphs Tutorial 3 due 5 2/12 & 2/14 5 GPS and Fieldwork 4 - Geodatabases Tutorial 4 due 6 2/19 CLOSED 2/21 6 Aerials and Imaging 5 Spatial and attribute import Tutorial 5 due 7 2/26 & 2/28 7 Digital data and sources 6 Digitizing Tutorial 6 due NOTE: WATCH FOR GeoTECH at Bishop Dunn, Dallas, TX 8 3/4 & 3/6 8 Attributes and Tables 7 - Geocoding Tutorial 7 due 9 3/11 & 3/13 SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES 10 3/18 & 3/20 9 Basic Spatial Analysis 8 Spatial Data Processing Tutorial 8 due 11 3/27 & 3/29 10 Raster Analysis 9 Spatial Analysis Tutorial 9 due 12 4/3 & 4/5 11 Terrain Analysis 13 4/10 & 4/12 12 Estimation and Prediction NOTE: This is the week of the annual SCAUG conference. www.scaug.org Out of class assignments. No classes held. 14 4/17 & 4/19 13 Modeling 15 4/24 & 4/26 14 Standards and Quality Portfolio Preparation Nothing Due 16 5/1 & 5/3 Review and wrap-up 17 FINALS WEEK 5/8 & 5/10 Testing Testing Portfolio due App_Brookhaven GIS\Core_GISC1411_syllabus.doc Page 3 of 5
Recommendations: Industry periodicals and web-sites as mentioned throughout the course. Storage device; to be used in this class as well as all other program courses. Ask for help before due dates and before test dates. Assessments: Portfolio of Lab products 20 % Lecture attendance and participation 10 % Exercise worksheets 15 % Lab Practicals 15 % Exams of lecture material (1 midterm and 1 final) 40 % (20 % each) Attendance: ADA Statement: Religious Holidays: Academic Dishonesty: Withdrawal Policy: Repeating this course: You are expected to attend all lectures and labs. It is your responsibility to withdraw from this course if necessary. If you stop attending class your final grade will be determined as shown in the above Assessments with zeros for all grades missed. If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs who requires accommodations, please contact the college Disability Services Office. Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence. Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible student. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the Dallas County Community Colleges Code of Student Conduct published in the Dallas County Community Colleges Catalog. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar s Office by Thursday, TO BE DETERMINED. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an F. If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a W (Withdraw) in each class dropped. Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. Right to Change syllabus: The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary. App_Brookhaven GIS\Core_GISC1411_syllabus.doc Page 4 of 5
Classroom Policies: Food IS allowed in the classroom but you take responsibility for any property damage that results from your food or drink; regardless of how the damage occurred. Drinks ARE allowed in the classroom, WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS ONLY, but you take responsibility for any property damage that results from your food or drink; regardless of how the damage occurred. Cell Phones are to be silent at all times within the classroom. Cell phones are not to be used during class lecture nor during labs. Etiquette will be observed at all times in the classroom. We will not tolerate students talking over the instructor or guests. At no time may a student touch the keyboard or other input devices on any PC except their own. At no time will a student remove, delete or erase any files from any PC other than files they have created on the PC they are using at that class time. At no time will a student write-over an existing file on any PC other than on the PC they are using at that class time. At all times all students will respect shared devices and data. Students will prepare for class as needed and directed. Students will participate in class discussions and will NOT perform other work, email, surf the internet or other activities during class. Behavior unacceptable to the instructor will result in removal from class. Named folder created Email process and requirements Home copy of ArcGIS If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Cell phones and pagers are no longer allowed in the Testing Center. NOTES: First lecture discussion of all 1411 is to demystify ArcGIS and components (matrix, AM, AV, AE, AI, AC, AT, Arc Scene, Arc Globe, etc.; number of $$ and of tools per AV, AE, or AI. 3 X 3 grid). App_Brookhaven GIS\Core_GISC1411_syllabus.doc Page 5 of 5