Peter H. Dana

Geographic Information Science is a process through which analysis of spatial attributes can be performed with the aid of computers. GIS processes include project design, project management, spatial query design, data collection, data management, quality control, spatial analysis, and product generation. This course is an introduction to Environmental GIS designed to provide the student with an understanding of GIS principles, the current state of GIS development, an overview of typical GIS applications, and a familiarity with several GIS platforms. This course will combine lectures on the fundamentals of GIS with laboratory demonstrations of specific platforms and processes. 

This is an entry level course that will prepare the student for higher level courses in geographic methods and techniques. The course content consists of a series of modules designed to cover topics common to courses in Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Field Techniques, and Remote Sensing of the Environment.

We will examine quantitative and qualitative methods of sampling, representing, classifying, and analyzing geographic phenomena. We will examine conceptions of temporal and spatial scale, location, distance and direction, and examine a broad range of geographic research methods. Specific topics will include earth shape, gravitational and magnetic fields, map projections, coordinate systems, surveying and navigation, measurements and errors, spatial statistics, and spatial analysis. 

            The purpose of this course is to teach the student to read, analyze, and interpret maps. The course will examine a broad range of maps, viewing the map as a communication system with a symbology and organization operating within a cultural context. The course deals with the physical form and models of the Earth; the history of cartography, locational reference systems, map projections, and techniques for the mapping of landforms, artifacts, themes, and statistical distributions. While this course will emphasize the paper map, we will also discuss alternative map media, surveying, navigation systems, remote-sensing, computer-assisted cartography, and geographic information systems.

The Geographer’s Craft is a one-semester course that will examine a variety of contemporary geographic research techniques. The course will draw from geodesy, surveying, mapping, navigation, statistical analysis, remote sensing, and geographic information sciences. Using an integrated set of projects, we will examine conceptions of time, earth-shape, distance, direction, position, and boundaries and their impact on the measurement, analysis, and visualization of geographic data. The goal of the course is to relate these concepts to our understanding of geographic processes. 

This is an entry level course that will prepare the student for higher level courses in geographic methods and techniques. The course content consists of a series of modules designed to cover topics common to courses in Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Field Techniques, and Remote Sensing of the Environment.

We will examine quantitative and qualitative methods of sampling, representing, classifying, and analyzing geographic phenomena. We will examine conceptions of temporal and spatial scale, location, distance and direction, and examine a broad range of geographic research methods. Specific topics will include earth shape, gravitational and magnetic fields, map projections, coordinate systems, surveying and navigation, measurements and errors, spatial statistics, and spatial analysis.

Classes will consist of lectures and discussions of the readings. Students will complete ten exercises, a mid-term examination and a final examination.

This is an entry level course that will prepare the student for higher level courses in geographic methods and techniques. The course content consists of a series of modules designed to cover topics common to courses in Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Field Techniques, and Remote Sensing of the Environment.

We will examine quantitative and qualitative methods of sampling, representing, classifying, and analyzing geographic phenomena. We will examine conceptions of temporal and spatial scale, location, distance and direction, and examine a broad range of geographic research methods. Specific topics will include earth shape, gravitational and magnetic fields, map projections, coordinate systems, surveying and navigation, measurements and errors, spatial statistics, and spatial analysis.

Classes will consist of lectures and discussions of the readings. Students will complete ten exercises, a mid-term examination and a final examination.

The purpose of this course is to teach the student to read, analyze, and interpret maps. The course will examine a broad range of maps, viewing the map as a communication system with a symbology and organization operating within a cultural context. The course deals with the physical form and models of the Earth; the history of cartography, locational reference systems, map projections, and techniques for the mapping of landforms, artifacts, themes, and statistical distributions. While this course will emphasize the paper map, we will also discuss alternative map media, surveying, navigation systems, remote-sensing, computer-assisted cartography, and geographic information systems.

The Geographer’s Craft is a one-semester course that will examine a variety of contemporary geographic research techniques. The course will draw from geodesy, surveying, mapping, navigation, statistical analysis, remote sensing, and geographic information sciences. Using an integrated set of projects, we will examine conceptions of time, earth-shape, distance, direction, position, and boundaries and their impact on the measurement, analysis, and visualization of geographic data. The goal of the course is to relate these concepts to our understanding of geographic processes.

Geographic Information Science is a process through which analysis of spatial attributes can be performed with the aid of computers. GIS processes include project design, project management, spatial query design, data collection, data management, quality control, spatial analysis, and product generation.

            This course is an introduction to Environmental GIS designed to provide the student with an understanding of GIS principles, the current state of GIS development, an overview of typical GIS applications, and a familiarity with several GIS platforms.

            This course will combine lectures on the fundamentals of GIS with laboratory demonstrations of specific platforms and processes. 

Geographic Information Science is a process through which analysis of spatial attributes can be performed with the aid of computers. GIS processes include project design, project management, spatial query design, data collection, data management, quality control, spatial analysis, and product generation.

            This course is an introduction to Environmental GIS designed to provide the student with an understanding of GIS principles, the current state of GIS development, an overview of typical GIS applications, and a familiarity with several GIS platforms.

            This course will combine lectures on the fundamentals of GIS with laboratory demonstrations of specific platforms and processes. 

This is an entry level course that will prepare the student for higher level courses in geographic methods and techniques. The course content consists of a series of modules designed to cover topics common to courses in Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Field Techniques, and Remote Sensing of the Environment.

We will examine quantitative and qualitative methods of sampling, representing, classifying, and analyzing geographic phenomena. We will examine conceptions of temporal and spatial scale, location, distance and direction, and examine a broad range of geographic research methods. Specific topics will include earth shape, gravitational and magnetic fields, map projections, coordinate systems, surveying and navigation, measurements and errors, spatial statistics, and spatial analysis.

Classes will consist of lectures and discussions of the readings. Students will complete ten exercises, a mid-term examination and a final examination.

The purpose of this course is to teach the student to read, analyze, and interpret maps. The course will examine a broad range of maps, viewing the map as a communication system with a symbology and organization operating within a cultural context. The course deals with the physical form and models of the Earth; the history of cartography, locational reference systems, map projections, and techniques for the mapping of landforms, artifacts, themes, and statistical distributions. While this course will emphasize the paper map, we will also discuss alternative map media, surveying, navigation systems, remote-sensing, computer-assisted cartography, and geographic information systems.

The Geographer’s Craft is a one-semester course that will examine a variety of contemporary geographic research techniques. The course will draw from geodesy, surveying, mapping, navigation, statistical analysis, remote sensing, and geographic information sciences. Using an integrated set of projects, we will examine conceptions of time, earth-shape, distance, direction, position, and boundaries and their impact on the measurement, analysis, and visualization of geographic data. The goal of the course is to relate these concepts to our understanding of geographic processes.

Fundamental concepts in spatial data acquisition, analysis, and presentation, with emphasis on the needs of professionals in cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing.

History of maps and mapping; types and uses; chief sources; reading and interpretation.

Laboratory hour(s) to be arranged.

A comprehensive introductory survey of research techniques used in contemporary geography. The course uses the problem-solving approach to teach technical skills and concepts drawn from cartography, remote sensing, geographical information systems, spatial statistics, and maps and map interpretation.

May be counted toward the quantitative reasoning flag requirement.

Attached

Attached