GIS 107 - GIS Applications in the Petroleum Industry

The course will provide hands-on opportunities to experience the hardware and software used for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course applies the Fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with spatial data through exploring hands-on real world applications in relation to urban community, environmental data, and more. Students will manipulate, query, and present data in maps and make decisions from the presented information. Emphasis will be on ESRI’s ArcGIS software and the spatial analyst extension. Prerequisites: GIS 105 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems.
Date:
2017-01-11
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
Williston State College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
GIS, Landman, Geographic Information System, Geology, Map, Google Earth, Plat, Coordinates, Plotter, Petroleum, Oilfield, Oil and Gas, Oil & Gas, Drilling, Oilfield Maintenance, Oilfield Service, PTLO, Petroleum Lease Operator, Oilfield Lease Operator, Pumper, Frac, Environmental, Downhole

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
The WSC Advisory Councils provide curriculum guidance and feedback within the context of industry needs.
Industry Sector:
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction (2111)
Occupation:
Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (47-5013)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Construction Trades (46)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Rubric:
Other
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The President | Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director for Extended Learning performed the evaluation using a rubric developed by the TREND consortium. Reviewers possessed the knowledge and experience to effectively evaluate the materials.
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Course Note:
Petroleum Program Technology

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Williston State College
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