SPRING 2011 GEOGRAPHY 4302 / 5302 ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Dr. Kevin R.

Mulligan Office: 208 Holden Hall Office Hours: TuTh 10:00 11:00 p.m. or by appointment. Class: MW 2:00 2:50 p.m. Phone: 742-2466 x 243 Email: kevin.mulligan@ttu.edu

Lab Instructors: Chris Van Nice, 211 Holden Hall, chris.van-nice@ttu.edu Course web site: http://gis.ttu.edu/geog4302
Course Objective: This course is a second course in GIS designed as a continuation of GEOG 3300/5300. The intent of the course is to learn the principle extensions to ArcGIS and related topics dealing with the creation and analysis of GIS data, data sources, advanced cartographic techniques and Internet mapping. Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, students will be able to: 1) explain the difference between the vector, raster and TIN data models, 2) apply advanced geoprocessing techniques in the analysis of vector and raster data, 3) apply advanced cartographic techniques in the creation publication quality maps, 4) obtain and use GIS data from Internet sources and evaluate the quality of the data. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment and ArcGIS. These requirements can be fulfilled with GEOG 3300/5300 or an equivalent course. Laboratory: You are required to enroll in the lab for either GEOG 4302/5302. Required Text: none (we will use the Esri Virtual Campus as an online resource) Required USB Flash Drive: To save your work, you will need to purchase a USB flash drive. Given that GIS data can take up a lot of space, a 2 GB flash (or larger) is recommended. Assessment and Grading: Your grade in this course will be based on several factors: 1) a midterm and final exam, 2) completion of a class project, and 3) completion of a final project. The midterm and final exams will each be worth 100 points. The class project will be worth 40 points and the final project will be worth 60 points. Your grade is therefore based on a total of 300 points. To ensure a grade in this course you must meet the following minimum requirements: A - 90%, B - 80%, C - 70%, D - 60%. Exam: The midterm and final exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer and short essay questions. The exams will be based upon the materials covered in the lectures and lab.. Class Attendance: You are expected to attend all of the scheduled classes. An excused absence does not relieve you of meeting all of the course requirements. If you have any problems during the semester, please let me know. Missed Information: If you miss a lab, it is your responsibility to complete the exercise on your own (or with the help of your classmates). Withdrawing: You are responsible for dropping the class. The last day to drop is Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011. Disability Statement: Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructors office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office at 335 West Hall or 806-742-2405.

SPRING 2011 CLASS SCHEDULE GEOGRAPHY 4302 / 5302 LECTURE JAN 12 17 19 24 26 31 02 07 09 14 16 21 23 28 02 07 09 Introduction (course topics and logistics) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day no class Review of the ArcGIS Environment Discrete and Continuous Rasters Digital Elevation Models Spatial Analyst - Getting Started Spatial Analyst- Analyzing Surfaces Spatial Analyst - Working with Map Algebra Spatial Analyst - Interpolating Raster Surfaces Spatial Analyst - Mapping Distance and Density Spatial Analyst - Cell, Neighborhood and Zonal Statistics 3D Analyst Introduction to ArcGIS 3D Analyst 3D Analyst Displaying 3D data 3D Analyst Symbolizing and Analyzing Data 3D Analyst Creating and Converting 3D Data Review of the Spatial and 3D Extensions EXAM 1 Spring Break no class 21 23 28 30 APR 04 06 11 13 18 20 25 27 MAY 02 04 09 Introduction to the Class Project The Geostatistical Analyst Extension Using Map Services Creating a Map Services Virtual Globes - Working with ArcGIS Explorer Virtual Globes - Working with Google Earth Working with Bing Maps Managing Spatial Data - File Geodatabases Managing Spatial Data - Personal Geodatabase Managing Spatial Data - Enterprise Environment University Holiday - no class Designing and Building a GIS Creating Metadata and Data Dictionaries Individual Study Day no class EXAM 2 - Monday, May 09, 4:30 7:00 p.m. 8 Map Assignment 8 - class project Esri VC Geostatistical Analyst 1 Map Assignment 9 - class project Esri VC Natural Resources 1 and 2 Map Assignment 10 - class project Esri VC Natural Resources 3 and 4 Final Project - (open lab time) Esri VC Managing Geodatabases 1 and 2 Final Project (open lab time) Esri VC Managing Geodatabases 3 and 4 Final Project (open lab time) 1 LAB TOPIC no lab no lab

Map Assignment 1 Esri VC Working with Rasters 1,2 and 3 Map Assignment 2 Esri VC Spatial Analyst 1 and 2 Map Assignment 3 Esri VC Spatial Analyst 3 and 4 Map Assignment 4 Esri VC Spatial Analyst 5 and 6 Map Assignment 5 Esri VC 3D Analyst 1 and 2 Map Assignment 6 Esri VC 3D 3 and 4 Map Assignment 7 Esri VC 3D Analyst 5, 6 and 7

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FINAL PROJECT DUE at FINAL EXAM