# COURSE CIT 299: Selected Topics in GIS

## COURSE SYLLABUS

# INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

## Required eResources

Website Material Available at: www.pythongist.weebly.com

All resources are available in your Blackboard course and were paid with the eResource fees charged along with your tution. You do not need to go to the bookstore.

## Minimum technical requirements:

- Windows XP or above, Mac OSX 10.5 "Leopard" or above
- 512 MB RAM (2GB or higher optimal)
- Reliable e-mail software and active e-mail account
- Reliable Internet access (High speed such as cable or DSL recommended)
- Printer strongly recommended
- Your course may require special plug-ins (free) to access Streaming Media (video clips)
- Use of a Browser (See browser list. Check browser.)

## Software Requirements

Learners will need to make sure appropriate software and plug-ins are installed on your computer. Be sure to review, and if necessary, install appropriate software and plug-ins listed in the software section of the Start Here >>>>> area in the Blackboard module shell.

- Adobe Reader
- Microsoft Office, Open Office or Google Docs
- Microsoft Windows Media Player
- QuickTime (optional)
- Real Player (optional)
- ArcMap 10.4.1 or higher (will be provided, learner must install)
- NET framework 4.5 or higher (for ArcMap)
- Downloading PythonWin: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20219/pywin32-219.win32-py2.7.exe/download

* Disable any pop-up blockers on your system while using Blackboard.

Did you know all currently enrolled KCTCS students are eligible to install the full version of Office 365 Pro on up to 5 devices for free?

This includes PC, Mac, Apple tablets and phones, and Android tablets and phones. The software will continue to work as long as you are enrolled in at least one class at a KCTCS college. This gives you access to Outlook (for email), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Read more at: https://kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Software_Discounts.aspx

## Resources

- Python functions: https://docs.python.org/2/library/functions.html

- Author's Python Website: http://pythongist.weebly.com

- ArcPy commands: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.2/index.html#//018v0000005p000000

- Glossary: http://pythongist.weebly.com/glossary.html

- Downloading PythonWin: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20219/pywin32-219.win32-py2.7.exe/download

- This is a general website about Python and good starting point. https://www.python.org/

- Esri landing page: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/communities/python/
- Python Scripting for ArcGIS, Paul A. Zandbergen, 2013, Esri Press
- Books:GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting, David W. Allen, 2014, Esri Press

## Browsers

It is recommended learners have more than one browser installed. At times it may be necessary to access certain web applications using various browsers. These browsers are free to download and install.

- Google Chrome - https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/
- Mozilla Firefox - http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
- Microsoft Internet Explorer - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/download-ie

Be sure you understand how to disable any pop-up blockers on your system. This may be necessary while using Blackboard.

## Other Resources

To assist with communication it is recommended that you purchase a microphone/headset/webcam.

- Microphone/headset - to utilize Voice Tools available on Blackboard including Blackboard Collaborate and Live Classroom.
- WebCam (optional) - allows visual communications on the learners end.

Additionally, if you have a smart phone or tablet, you can download and use the Bb Mobile Learn App.

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