GST 266 Digital Cartography

Click, Megan

GIS software encompasses a broad range of applications which involve the use of a combination of digital maps and georeferenced data. GIS software can be sorted into different categories. Numerous systems are available which cover all sectors of geospatial data handling. Desktop GIS can both come in costly software packages available from professional entities such as ESRI or a selection of Open Source software packages available for free provided by entities utilizing general public licensing options. The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo), is a non-profit non-government organization whose mission is to support and promote the collaborative development of open geospatial technologies and data. Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google that powers many map-based services, including the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps. A related product is Google Earth, a standalone program which offers more globe-viewing features, including showing polar areas, these packages are also Open Source. This course will explore available software packages and their uses in the current GIS marketplace.

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Date:: 2016
Primary Material Type:: Syllabus
Institution:: Mountwest Community & Technical College
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:: GIS software, geospatial data handling, digital maps, georeferenced data, GIS

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:: 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report

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Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Quality Matters

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