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ENV 104 Applied GIS

Credits: (3)
This course applies fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems and the major functionality contained within GIS Desktop software, as well as its extensions, Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst, building on the concepts covered in ENV 103 . In course exercises, students follow the GIS analytical process and work with a variety of tools to solve realistic environmental problems, eventually presenting the result of an independent project in a professional grade presentation. This course emphasizes practical GIS and GPS (Geographic Positioning System) skills. ENV 104 is an elective course for the Environmental Technology AAS degree program. Prerequisite(s): ENV 103 .

Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate basic GIS user skills.
  2. Demonstrate ArcGIS Desktop software capabilities and tools.
  3. Collect field data and convert it to a format usable in a GIS.
  4. Understand the different types of raster images and their use in a GIS.
  5. Create new layers for a GIS using digitizing techniques.
  6. Perform spatial analysis using queries, geoprocessing tools, and models.
  7. Demonstrate the functionality of the extensions Spatial Analyst and 3-D Analyst.
  8. Design a layout of a project completed, and present it to a group.