EV220 GPS/GIS Techniques: Organization of the Course
| Instructor: Delio Tortosa email: dtortosa@gw.lssu.edu Class: C205 Lab: C107 Office Hours: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday (in GIS Lab C107) Classes: 1:00 - 1:50 PM Tuesday & Thursday with lab 2:00 - 4:50 PM Thursday |
| References books and
Sources of Information: GPS: A Guide to the Next Utility: Jeff Hurn, Trimble Navigation, 1989. GPS45 and 45XL Personal Navigator: User Manual, Garmin Corporation, 1996. Getting To Know ArcView GIS: Environmental Science Research Institute, 1997. GeoExplorer II Operation Manual: Trimble Navigation Limited, 1996. Pathfinder Office Software: Trimble Navigation Limited, 1996, Volumes 1-3 EV220 Course Web Site (address to be determined) |
| Course Objectives: EV220
GPS/GIS Techniques (2,3) 3 An introduction to Global Positioning and Geographic Information Systems technology, theory, and operation, GIS fundamentals and operation, and the collection and integration of field positional data into GIS applications. Special emphasis is given to hands-on operation and practical application in science, natural resource management, business, public health and safety, and public administration. Prerequisites: Math competency, CS101 or permission of instructor. |
| Grading System | % | Date |
| Midterm Exam | 15 | Nov. 16, 2000 |
| Lab Exercises | 25 | |
| Literature Review & Presentation | 15 | |
| Lab Final (GPS/GIS Field Project) | 20 | Due Dec. 14, 2000 |
| Lecture Final | 25 | Final Exams: Dec 18-22 |
| Total | 100 |
| Policies: Lab and lecture attendance is mandatory. You are expected to take exams and attend labs at the scheduled time. All university policies regarding academic conduct apply. This syllabus is not intended to be a comprehensive statement and represents the best estimate and projection of the course, scope and sequence. |
Lecture Topics |
Course introduction & overview |
Lab Topics |
Mapping, Triangulation & Navigation |