Title: Introduction to GIST1140
Course: MASTER-GIST-1140-Patton

This course employs design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of data (e.g. maps, graphs and diagrams) in different formats (e.g. hardcopy, digital, web) to complete projects that integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the three prerequisite GIS courses.

In the final project students will create a project proposal and research design and carry it through to implementation, results, and analysis. Students will use the GIS functionality found within ESRI ArcGIS software as a tool to complete their projects.

Students will be working on scenario based projects. Each of the modules follows the same format.

Project 1 gives you step by step instructions to explore a scenario.  You answer questions and complete tables on a worksheet provided for you.  You reach decisions to resolve the central problem and develop a presentation to share your solution.

Project 2 provides a slightly different scenario and the requisite data without step by step directions.

Each module will be open for one week with projects due by Sunday at 11:55 p.m. In order to have enough time to complete the second project; it is recommended that students complete the first project by Thursday and begin to form their second project before the weekend. The instructor may not be available on the weekend to answer questions. (All assignments are due by Sunday, April 2, 2017 by 11:55 p.m.)

Readings and Resources

     Read and Review:

  - Introduction to GIST1140
  - GIST 1140 Course Information Document (includes syllabus, course policies and calendar)
  - Making Spatial Decision Textbook - Introduction
  - Making Spatial Decision Textbook - Workflow

 Assignments

     Complete:

  - Readings
  - Introduction Discussion
  - Copying Files Assignment
  - Quiz

Please complete the activities below.  If you have any questions, please message me or post your questions to the question forum.  Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above.  Thank You!