GEOG2600 (Python for GIS)

The Python for GIS course is designed to help students understand how Python can help automate tasks in GIS and increase reliability of data. Beginning with a history of automation in GIS, we will discuss the basics of programming, using model builder and examples from others to jump start coding, developing pseudo code, etc. We will be focusing on ESRI�۪s ArcGIS Desktop software, as well as the arcpy module provided with this software.
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Date:
2015-07
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
Salt Lake Community College
Project Name:
National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Business & Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs)
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

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
GIS

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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