PLSCS 4200

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PLSCS 4200
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This course applies GIS data management and geospatial techniques to agronomic and natural environmental systems. The course is intended for undergraduate and graduate students interested in advancing their GIS knowledge with additional techniques and hands-on experiences in using GIS concepts/data/tools to address research questions in their interested fields of study.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PLSCS 2200 or previous experience with GIS, or permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Select appropriate spatial data models and scales for diverse application environments.
  • Demonstrate proficiency at designing and developing a geospatial database.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with geospatial data processing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency at applying knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and datums.
  • Conduct an independent applications-based project.
  • Develop and present an oral and collaborative group project.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3893 PLSCS 4200   LEC 001

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  • Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110 but not required.

  •  3894 PLSCS 4200   LAB 401

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  •  3895 PLSCS 4200   LAB 402

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