Discipline: Computer Information Systems (Geographic Information Systems) Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Geographic Information Systems 25


COURSE DESCRIPTION
25 Geographic Information Sys Internship Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): GIS 9: Spatial Analysis with GIS
A directed field study program where students will apply classroom instruction to real world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students should complete GIS 1 and GIS 9 and arrange for an advisor prior to enrolling in an internship. The student will be under the supervision of an advisor from the college while participating in a short-term internship program in a business or government agency using GIS. Students in internship programs will meet periodically with their advisor, complete interim reports, and present a final report. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A directed field study program where students will apply classroom instruction to real-world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community.
 
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:

Prepare a resume.

Apply for entry level GIS positions.

Recognize where in the local area GIS is currently being used.

Recognize how GIS is used in various real world applications.

Define methods and problems associated with using GIS to solve problems.

Define how different types of GIS applications are managed in science, business, and government.

Demonstrate the ability to produced professional quality map layouts from real applications.

Use GIS as an effective tool in the decision making process in a specific GIS discipline.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Secure a faculty advisor for an internship program
    1. Determining if qualifications for an internship are met
    2. Prepare a resume
  2. How to find a position using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    1. Determine who is using GIS in the local area
    2. Determine what requirements are needed to work in a specific discipline
    3. Determine how many hours and what work will need to be completed
      1. Number of hours for work experience
      2. Define what is required by the employer from the intern  
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Students will be under the supervision of a college advisor. For each internship, instruction will be tailored to the particular job description for the specific working environment. The student’s internship advisor will meet with the student to determine the quality of the learning experience and its applicability to GIS education.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
     
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:

  • Korte, George. The GIS Book. 5 ed. any: Onward Press, 2001.
  • K. Atenucci. Geographical Information Systems, A GUIDE TO THE TECHNOLOGY. 1 ed. any: Chapman and Hill, 1991.
  • Heywood, Ian., Cornelius, Karen. & Carver, Steve. An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems. 2 ed. 3. Heywood, Ian., Cornelius, Karen. & Carver, Steve: Longman Publishing Group, 2004.
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