GST 160 Geographic Information System Concepts

This course is designed to introduce you to the core functionality of ArcGIS for Desktop software: how to make maps, carry out spatial analysis, and build and edit spatial databases in the context of realistic projects.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Mountwest Community & Technical College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
GIS, geospatial sciences, ArcGIS, spatial databases

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Ben Kroll, Atlanta Drone Group/Skyfire Consulting; Eric Bess, Mott-McDonald Engineering Firm; Debra Rhorer, Owner, GeoRhea (moved to Savannah, GA); JD Adkins, Cabell County Tax Assessors office (deceased); Dr. Jamie Leonard, Professor, MU Geography; Jerry Brienza, Former Director of Tri-State Airport (moved away); Travis Foster, Aerial Perspectives (local drone pilot); David Boland, Skyvector (local drone pilot); Mack McCarty, Army Corps of Engineers; Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington WV; St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington WV
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
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