Course Descriptions

GIS 181 - Global Positioning Systems Basics

1. Set up GPS hardware.
2. Initialize a GPS receiver for operation.
3. Operate a GPS receiver in a field setting.
4. Electronically and manually collect and record data.
5. Transfer data to a personal computer.

1. Introduction

1. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Terminology and Concepts
2. Overview of Positioning and Locating Systems
3. Overview of the use of Longitude and Latitude and UTM coordinate systems

1. GPS Operation

1. Hardware Configuration
2. Data Logging
3. Data Transfer

1. Field Data

1. Overview of GPS Features
2. Electronic Recording
3. Computer Procedures for Data Transfer

1. Usage of Archaeology Centre resources

GIS 265 - Mapping Concepts

1. Discuss the fundamental concepts associated with maps.
2. Read and translate between graphic, ratio and word statement scales.
3. Determine direction on maps.
4. Read and use a variety of geographic coordinate systems.
5. Read and draw topographic contours and profiles.
6. Interpret aerial photographs.

1. Map Basics and Attributes
2. Scales and Measurements
3. Direction
4. Geographic Coordinate Systems
5. Relief and Contours
6. Aerial Photography

GIS 267 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

1. Produce maps using GIS data.
2. Query GIS attribute and spatial data.
3. Develop and present a GIS project using self-generated data.

1. Define a geographic information system.
2. Use both raster and vector data types.
3. Manage different data.
4. Explain database concepts.
5. Discuss geographic information systems (GIS) operations and functionality.
6. Identify and explain the function of the hardware components of a geographic information system.
7. Describe the types using ESRI software.
8. Manipulate commonly used coordinate systems and projections.
9. Use symbols and labels to display map features with attribute data.
10. Create map layouts with essential map elements.
11. Query and join database tables for use with GIS.
12. Create new GIS data by using basic editing techniques.
13. Perform both attribute and spatial queries using various selection options.
14. Develop and present a GIS project to the class.

1. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
2. GIS Data Concepts
3. Managing GIS Data
4. Coordinate Systems and Projections
5. Displaying GIS Data
6. Creating Final Maps from GIS Data
7. Using Attribute Data
8. Basic Editing for Creating Database Records
9. Attribute and Spatial Queries
10. Project

GIS 281 - Global Positioning Systems

1. Collect, transfer and manipulate data collected in a handheld GPS.
2. Create an electronic map from data collected in a handheld GPS.
3. Operate a precision GPS receiver.
4. Differentially correct data collected by a precision GPS device.
5. Create an electronic map from data collected with precision GPS equipment.

1. Introduction

1. Review of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) terminology and concepts
2. Overview of positioning and locating systems

1. Handheld GPS

1. Detailed hardware configuration
2. Data logging
3. Data transfer
4. Map creation

1. Precision GPS

1. Overview of precision GPS and differential correction
2. Hardware configuration
3. Electronic recording
4. Procedures for data transfer
5. Map creation

1. Resource Usage of the Archaeology Centre

GIS 284 - Computer Cartography and CAD

1. Relate the concepts associated with cartographic software.
2. Configure and operate the hardware.
3. Use the application software and associated commands.
4. Enter data from a variety of sources.
5. Assemble data and construct maps from various data sources.
6. Demonstrate skills in applying knowledge to archaeological applications.

1. Introduction
   1. Hardware configuration
   2. The software environment
   3. Cartography
   4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
   5. Graphic portrayal packages
   6. Desktop mapping
   7. Cartographic concepts and terms
2. Methods and Techniques
   1. Program capability
   2. Archaeological applications
   3. Data sources
   4. Applying commands in CAD
   5. Data importing and manipulation
   6. Data transfer and transformation
   7. Raster and vector conversions
3. Application Projects
   1. Tutorial projects: learning commands
   2. Tutorial projects: applying commands and concepts
   3. Digitizing maps
   4. Thematic maps
   5. Maps from field data
   6. Data and maps from satellite imagery