Maricopa Community Colleges  ENV119   20074-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-27-2007

ENV119  2007 Summer I - 9999

L+L  4.0 Credit(s)  4.0 Period(s)  4.0 Load  Occ

Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science

Introduction to geospatial technology concepts and applications including map reading, aerial photography interpretation, and remote sensing. Hands-on experience investigating the local environment with an air photo browser, remote imaging viewer, and a geographic information system.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Attribute(s):

General Education Designation: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications - [CS]

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ENV119  2007 Summer I - 9999

Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science

 

1.

Demonstrate basic proficiency with maps, aerial photographs, and satellite image technology. (I)

2.

Create maps from aerial photographs and satellite images. (II)

3.

Describe geographic relationships. (III)

4.

Develop and present a Geographic Information System (GIS) project using local environmental data. (III-V)

5.

Identify careers in Geographic Information System/Remote Sensing (GIS/RS). (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ENV119  2007 Summer I - 9999

Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science

 

I. Spatial Technology Introduction

A. Spatial information

B. Map reading and interpretation

C. Map direction and scale interpretation

D. Map symbols interpretation

1. Point

2. Line

3. Fill

E. Map scale conversion

F. Map orientation and drawing

G. Absolute location determination

H. Latitude and longitude reading and conversion

I. Map projections

1. Purpose

2. Value

J. GIS descriptions

K. Aerial photography interpretation

L. Satellite imagery interpretation

M. Satellite orbit simulation

N. Satellite imagery acquisition

O. GIS/remote sensing case studies

1. Environmental

2. Community

II. Geographic Tools and Elements

A. Introduction

B. Mental maps

C. Air photo browser

D. Maps exportation

E. Thematic maps creation with air photo browser

F. Satellite sensors

G. Satellite imagery viewer

H. Land cover classification analysis

I. GIS and geographic elements

III. Geographic Relationships

A. Introduction

B. ArcGlobe global perspective

C. Selection tool evaluation

D. Local community

E. Career cluster groups

IV. Building GIS Projects

A. Planning

B. Implementation

C. Presentation

V. Project Management Models Skill-Based Learning

A. Problem identification

B. Data manipulation and analysis

C. Reporting and editing

D. Oral presentation preparation

E. Project presentation

VI. Careers in GIS/RS

A. Direct

B. Indirect

C. Career projects

 

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