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Aug 31, 2024
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2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CAD 167 - Introduction to GIS for CAD and Logistics 4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours 3 lecture periods 3 lab periods
Introduction to the basic functionality of ArcGIS. Includes data management, data creation, key geoprocessing tools, and elements of cartography. Also includes using GIS for research and planning.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Discuss necessary components of geographic information systems
- Define data types used in GIS
- Develop problem-solving skills when working with different types of data
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic geoprocessing tools and their usage in the ArcGIS environment
- Develop professional looking maps and presentations to support geographic research
- Build and publish ESRI Story maps to the web using maps, photos, and graphics
Outline:
- Introduction to GIS
- Software installation
- File management system set-up
- Understanding Data Types
- Vector vs raster
- Shapefile vs geodatabase
- Data Creation
- Editing tools
- Geoprossessing basics
- Coordinate Systems and Projections
- Maps for Print
- Symbology basics
- Working with layouts
- Story Map Development
- Working with images
- Narrative development
- ESRI Story Map templates
- GIS Data Conversion
- Working with CAD data
- Other data sources, including Google Earth
- Data Collection
- ArcGIS Collector
- Survey123
- GIS Research Project Design
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