GIS 2843 GIS Practicum

Course Information

Course information
Course Number	GIS 2843
Course Title	GIS Practicum
Description	This variable credit course expands upon the knowledge students' gained in previous geospatial technology courses and serves to hone their Geographic Information Systems skills. Students will have the opportunity to design, develop, and implement a GIS-based solution in response to a defined problem and present their results. (Prerequisite: GIS 2841 or consent of the instructor)
Total Credits	4
Total Hours	128

Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type	Credits and Hours
Lab	1-4 Credits, 32-128 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: GIS 2841 or consent of the instructor

Institutional Core Competencies

Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
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

Practice safety throughout the project
Enhance problem solving skills
Utilize technology
Acquire advance proficiency of understanding project development
Properly utilize and manage equipment
Define GIS data integrity
Identify data requirements
Develop a working knowledge of ArcGIS software
Demonstrate proficiency loading and configuring GIS software and hardware
Demonstrate proficiency troubleshooting GIS software and hardware
Follow industry data storage standards
Describe delivery of end products
Develop ability to present research findings through poster presentation

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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