GIS 203 - Advanced GIS Project

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Using GIS software, develop and execute a pre-approved GIS project. Covers defining project goals, project management, conducting background research, map development and layout, and presenting the results.

Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a C or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply GIS skills to development and execution of a project that solves a real-world GIS problem.
Conduct a stakeholder needs assessment or background research to inform project direction.
Identify and acquire existing data relevant to project goals.
Communicate project outcomes in map form and various other formats.

Course Contents

Project proposal.
Introduction and methods.
Map submittal.
Map layouts and design guidelines.
Research paper in scientific format.
Published StoryMap.

Instructional Units: 5.5