GIS 2844 GIS Internship
Course Information
| Course Number | GIS 2844 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | GIS Internship |
| Description | This variable credit course is one of the capstones of the Geographic Information Systems certificate program, where upon the students are provided a real world working atmosphere with area partners, such as state, county, and local governments, and consulting agencies. Students in this course work on assignments as requested by the governing agency and will be directed by the course instructor. (Prerequisite: GIS 2841 or consent of the instructor) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 192 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Internship | 1-4 Credits, 48-192 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: GIS 2841 Intermediate GIS 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
- Describe the role of GIS in a workplace
- Demonstrate proficiency loading and configuring GIS software and hardware
- Demonstrate proficiency troubleshooting GIS software and hardware
- Demonstrate working knowledge of ArcGIS software
- Create open database connections (ODBC) to local computers
- Demonstrate GIS project management
- Load and configure ArcGIS Server
- Load and configure a License Manager
- Determine roles of GIS Team members
- Recognize data privacy laws
- Practice data integrity
- Practice industry data storage standards
- Research data requirement needs
- Establish safe work habits
- Identify end user requirements
- Practice delivery of end data
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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