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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Geographic Information Systems 17


COURSE DESCRIPTION
17 Advanced GIS Applications Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): GIS 9: Spatial Analysis with GIS
This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. This course will provide hands-on training in new modules and extension of ArcView and introduce hands-on training in ArcInfo. The course will introduce Avenue programming for customizing ArcView. The add on modules extend the analytical capabilities of ArcView and allow input of map features and conversion of feature themes from raster to vector. Spatial analysis will include slope and aspect maps, neighborhood, and zone analysis. Network Analysist will include problem-solving techniques for geographic networks (point to point routing) or closest points. Use of ArcView and ArcInfo software to produce professional quality documents for use in spatial analysis and decision making. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. Provides hands-on experience in new modules and extensions of ArcView and introduces hands-on experience with ArcInfo.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Compare and contrast conventional statistical analysis to spatial analysis.

  2. Distinguish and use basic sampling methods used in GIS.

  3. Formulate and interpret geographically referenced data.

  4. Define problems associated with acquisition and accuracy of data used in spatial analysis.

  5. Recognize the problems associated with statistical analysis and quantification f spatial features.

  6. Compare and contrast ways data should be collected for a particular GIS analysis.

  7. Analyze and manipulate geographically referenced data.

  8. Understand the use of spatial analysis in the decision- making process.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Use extensions and add-on modules of ArcView.

Understand basic principles of ArcInfo.

Distinguish and use advanced spatial analysis methods used in GIS.

Recognize and convert feature themes to grid theme.

Formulate and interpret geographically referenced data.

Define problems associated with acquisition and accuracy of data used in spatial analysis.

Recognize the problems associated with raster to vector conversion.

Input digitized data.

Overlay, query, and display multiple raster themes

Analyze and manipulate geographically referenced data

Understand the use of advanced spatial analysis tools in the production of map overlays

Create a professional map layout.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Review of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. What GIS is and is not
    2. Basic map features
      1. Map Features
      2. Spatial Relationships
      3. Symbols and Labels
    3. Storing geographic data
    4. What is topology
    5. Connecting Features and Attributes
  2. Review of Geostatistical Methods
    1. Spatial Analysis
      1. Raster Data Structures
      2. Vector Data Structures
    2. ArcView3 Spatial Analysis Module
      1. Conversion of Vector to Raster
      2. Neighborhood Analysis
      3. Zone Analysis
      4. Aggregation of Raster Data on Overlaid Vector Data
      5. Import Data to Raster from of Data Formats
    3. ArcView Network Analysis
      1. Travel Routing
        1. Most direct path between two points (point to point)
        2. Optimum rout between multiple points
        3. Drive Type analysis
      2. Travel directions
      3. Closet facility
      4. Modification of network analysis using Avenue
  3. ArchInfo Project
    1. Project Overview
    2. Designing a Database
    3. Starting the Data Automation Project
  4. Getting Spatial Data into ArchInfo
    1. Data capture
    2. Digitizing maps in ArchInfo
      1. Start ARC
      2. Starting ARCEDIT
      3. Drawing the Coverage
      4. Digitizing from a Map Manuscript
      5. Adding Labels
      6. Drawing the Coverage
      7. Exiting ARCHEDIT
  5. Making Spatial Data Useable
    1. Automated Polygon Data
    2. Constructing Topology
      1. Feature and Attribute Tables
      2. BUILD versus Clean
    3. Identify Errors
    4. Correcting Spatial Data
    5. Reconstructing Topology
    6. Editing a Line Coverage
  6. Getting Attribute Data into ArchInfo
    1. Using Tables to Create Tablular Data Files
    2. Enter Descriptive Attributes
    3. Link Attributes to Geographic Features
      1. Relate and Join
  7. Managing the Database
    1. Coordinate Systems for Multi-Coverage Database
      1. Thematic Layers
      2. Spatial Partitions or Tiles
      3. Real-World Coordinate Systems
      4. Map Projections
      5. Tic Features
      6. Transformations
    2. Joining Adjacent Maps
    3. Database Management
  8. Performing Geographic Analysis
    1. Establishing Objective and Criteria for Analysis
    2. Preparing Data
    3. Perform Spatial Operations
      1. Buffers
      2. Polygon Overlay
      3. Sequence of Spatial Operations
    4. Prepare Data for Tabular Analysis
    5. Evaluate and Interpret Results
  9. Presenting the Results of Analysis
    1. Cartographic Elements
    2. Steps for Creating a Map
    3. Report Design and Generation
  10. Creating a Map for Display
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures/discussions in order to assist students in achieving the learning outcomes by reviewing relevant course content.
  • Perform assigned lab activities in order to expose the student to situations/problems which reinforce lecture presentation material.
  • Show videos/films/slides/handouts in order to give the student a better feeling of exposure to activities within industry and related fields.
  • Field trips to selected sites in order to give the students an experience the applications of the course concepts of design as applied in the professions and industries using GIS technologies.
  • Develop and assign problem solving tasks and activities in order to assist the student in achieving learning objectives and by offering for students opportunities to develop a variety of solution methods to specific problems, while providing individualized learning opportunities.
  • Off site meetings at selected locations in order to provide students the experience of seeing GIS course content in use.
  • Create and assign pair and small group activities such as preparing an analysis of a given composition using the relevant course content. A competition format may be used in this process. This is done in order to help students achieve outcomes by stimulating individual participation in group activities.
  • Invite or visit guest lecturers in order to bring current industry experience directly into the classroom and help students attain objectives through direct interface with active professionals.
  • Develop and assign web-based/web-enhanced tasks and activities in order to assist the student in achieving learning objectives by offering opportunities to interact with other students online, while also providing individualized learning opportunities.

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Individual and small group projects are evaluated based on the standards that would be applicable to success in the field or professions employing these skills.  Project Content, Student Accuracy and Procedures of producing the final product is evaluated within the context of the assigned problem and time allotted.
  • Oral reports and visual presentations designed to demonstrate student achievement of course learning objectives.
  • Laboratory projects are designed to evaluate their ability to properly apply the GIS concepts and use the related software and present their understanding of the concept learned in class.
  • Final notebook evaluation is designed to demonstrate student’s overall achievement of course learning objectives and to have students organize and demonstrate their understanding of the course learning outcomes.  This is an organized notebook and oral presentation by the student.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Mitchell, Andy. ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2. Redlands: ESRI Press , 2005.
  • Arctur, David K., Zeiler, Michael. Designing Geodatabases: Case Studies in GIS Data Modeling. 1 ed. Redlands: ESRI Press , 2004.
  • Keith C. Clarke. Getting Started With Geographic Information Systems. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall , 1997.
  • Keith C. Clarke. Understanding GIS, the ArchInfo Method. 1 ed. Redlands: ESRI Press, 1995.
  • Laboratory Supplementary Material. The instructor will prepare customized laboratory projects and data sets.

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