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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Geographic Information Systems 5


COURSE DESCRIPTION
5 Cartography and Base Map Development Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): GIS 1: Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

Advisory: CIS 96 or CIS 97
This course provides a comprehensive study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cartography including: cartographic principles, data acquisition methods used in map production, and methods of base map development. The course will include the history of cartography, principles of cartography, map projections, scales, and map accuracy. Methods of data acquisition will include basic principles of remote sensing, aerial imagery, and the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) in the field for map feature location. Scanning, digitizing, and coordinate geometry techniques used in GIS base map development are introduced. The course will include the production of professional quality maps using ArcView. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
This course provides a comprehensive study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) cartography. The use of remote sensing, aerial imagery and Global Positioning System (GPS) for methods of data acquisition are explored.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Compare and contrast conventional mapping technology to GIS automated technology.

  2. Apply and use basic cartographic principles to produce maps.

  3. Produce maps for use in interpreting geographically referenced data.

  4. Understand what spatial analysis is and how GIS can be used in scientific, business and government applications.

  5. Recognize the two basic GIS data structures (raster and vector).

  6. Manipulate both raster and vector data structures.

  7. Use the basic functions of GIS software to input data.

  8. Know how to overlay and produce maps combining the two basic GIS data structures.

  9. Use tabular data to analyze, manipulate, and construct charts and graphs using GIS.

  10. Use data bases to understand how to use GIS software to prepare and present map layouts.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Distinguish and be able to use advanced cartographic principles in GIS map production.

Recognize which map coordinate systems, and projection is best suited to different GIS applications.

Define the requirements for and identify the problems associated with accuracy of data in preparing GIS maps.

Understand which of the two basic GIS data structures should be used for specific applications.

Know the basic techniques used to acquire data by remote sensing, aerial imagery, and GPS.

Use tabular data to know how to analyze, manipulate, and construct charts and graphs using ArcView.

Recognize the basic principles in Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Understand base map development and the uses of scanning, digitizing, and co-ordinate geometry.

Construct professional quality maps using ArcView.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Emphasis on the fundamentals of Cartography, specifically in the following areas
    1.  Map types
    2.  Purposes of thematic maps
    3.  Limitations of maps
    4.  Cartographic processes
  2.  Examination of the following map production methods
    1.  Manual
    2.  Computer
  3. Origin and development of map design
    1.  Cartographic responsibility
    2.  Map design
    3.  Execution of design
    4.  Text and typography
    5.  Color
    6.  Symbolism
  4. Exploration of the concept of scale as it relates to mapping
    1. What scale for what applies
  5. Esposure to and the examination of cartographic symbolism
    1.  Points data
    2.  Linear and aerial data
    3.  Satistical surface modeling
      1. choropleth maps
      2. data analysis
  6.  Exploration in the development of terrain representation
    1. Slope and aspect
    2. Profiles
  7.  Examination on how maps are produced statistically
    1. Data accuracy
    2.  Error propagation
    3. Problems of interpretation
  8. Exploration and creation of base map development
    1. Data acquisition
      1. purchase
      2. partnerships
    2. Data accuracy
      1. Metadata
    3.  Input methods
      1. Scanning
      2. Digitizing
      3. Co-ordinate Geometry
  9.  Exploration of and acquisition of data sources
    1.  Field Studies
      1. Theory
      2. Technology
      3. Hardware
      4. Use of GPS
 
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:

  • Madej. Cartographic Design Using ArcView GIS. California: Thompson Publishing, 2001.
  • Slocum, Terry A., McMaster, Robert B., Kessler, Fritz C., & Howard, Hugh H. . Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 2 ed. any: Prentice-Hall Publishing, 2003.
  • Dent, Border D. . Cartography with ArcView GIS Software. any: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2002.
  • Robinson, Arthur H., Morrison, Joel L., Muehrcke, Phillip C., Kimmerling, Jon A., Guptil,Stephen C. . Elements of Cartography. 6 ed. any: John Wiley & Sons Publishing, 1995.
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