GEOG 450 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

COURSE NUMBER:

GEOG 450

COURSE TITLE:

Advanced Geographical Information Systems

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Michael P. Ferber

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 3 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an advanced investigation into the principles and applications of geographic information systems. Hands-on lab assignments focus on geo-databases, metadata, data input, relational databases, advanced map design, and advanced techniques using GIS software. Students mentor introductory students, complete a paper and complete an advanced project.

Prerequisites: GEOG 350

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Price, Maribeth. 2014. Mastering ArcGIS. Sixth Edition. McGraw Hill: New York.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Labs	40%
GIS & Society Paper	25%
Final Term Project	35%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Understand advanced roles of GIS and applications to specific environmental issues.
Gain advanced skills with a GIS software package
Understand advanced principles of GIS (i.e., , metadata, data input, relational databases, advanced map design, and advanced techniques, etc…)
Consider the (Christian) ethics of GIS and Society.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.