Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) |
This course is designed to
provide the student with basic
understanding of geographic information
systems (GIS). The focus will be
primarily on the application, uses,
management, implementation, and benefits
of these systems. The course is also
designed to teach students how to gather
spatially-distributed and geographically-referenced
data, query data, analyze spatial
relationships, and produce maps.
- Overview
of GIS
- GIS
and the Information Age
- Geographic
Data
- The
GIS Database
- Raster
and Vector Data
- Raster
and Vector Data Structures
- Topology
- Introduction
to GIS Data Acquisition and Entry
- Editing
Data
- Remote
Sensing
- Digital
Orthoimagery
- NYS
GIS Clearinghouse Imagery
- Data
Quality & Management
- Geo-referencing
and Map Projections
- Inventory
Operations
- Basic
Analysis and Map Algebra &
Buffers
- Proximity
Analysis and Spatial Operations
- Terrain
Analysis and Network Analysis
- Suitability
and Models
- GIS
Output
- Layout
Elements
- Introduction
to Global Positioning Systems
- GPS
Basics
- Differential
GPS
- Wrap-up
lecture on GPS/GIS
- PowerPoint
Presentations
- PowerPoint
Presentations
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OCOT
Advantages
100
%Instructor-Led Class
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Unlimited Lab Time
Labs Open 7-days a Week
Free Repeat
Free Job Placement
Financial Aid Possible
Resume Writing
Interview Skills |
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