GIS 2842 Field Mapping with GPS
Course Information
| Course Number | GIS 2842 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Field Mapping with GPS |
| Description | This course covers the strategies of using mapping grade and survey grade GPS equipment and software to electronically collect spatial features for use in the development of GIS and CAD projects. (Prerequisite: GIS 2840 or consent of the Instructor) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: GIS 2840 or consent of the Instructor
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Examine GPS data collection planning methods.
- Develop proficiency with field data collection templates.
- Examine spatial feature collection practices.
- Practice differential correction processes.
- Recognize real time data collection processes.
- Develop proficiency with Trimble Pathfinder Office.
- Develop proficiency with Trimble Terrasync Firmware.
- Develop proficiency with data transformations.
- Identify end user requirements.
- Develop proficiency with GPS collection standards.
- Differentiate between projected and geographic coordinate systems.
- Utilize raster data for GPS collection.
- Discover GPS use within local and state government.
- Examine GPS data formats.
- Apply safe data collection field practices.
- Apply GPS project management practices.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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