GIST 1110 Introduction to Geospatial Technology

Introduction to the fundamentals of Geospatial Technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, and remote sensing, through a series of hands-on computer-based exercises. Students will learn how to utilize geospatial technology to address social and environmental issues.
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Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Other Material Types:
Collection, Reference Material, Syllabus, Tutorial
Institution:
Southeast Community College
Project Name:
Mapping New Careers in Geospatial Technology
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
GIS, GIS Technician, ArcGIS, Geospatial

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
State of Nebraska GIS, Lancaster County GIS and City of Lincoln GIS, helped define strategy and goals, identify necessary skills and competencies, provided resources and assistance with program design and hired qualified participants who completed the certificate.
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Social Sciences (45)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
10 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
Custom rubric used to ensure quality based on the Seven Principles for Good Teaching Practice (Chickering and Gamson)
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
GIS Technician Certificate
SkillsCommons' Material Reused:
https://www.skillscommons.org/handle/taaccct/5237

Accessibility

Formal Accessibility Policy:
https://www.southeast.edu/diversity/
Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text

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Creative Commons License
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