GIST 1120 Spatial Analysis and Modeling

An introduction to problem-solving and decision-making using geospatial analysis techniques. Students will learn to effectively solve spatial problems and make decisions by working with a variety of data and methods using the spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS software. Workflow diagrams and processes will be designed to create models used to run a series of geo-processing tools to produce desired results.
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 Technologies
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
GIS Technician, Geoprocessing, Vector Data, Mapping Density

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/5369

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
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.