# COURSE CIT 299: Selected Topics in GIS

## COURSE SYLLABUS

# COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course allows customization of GIS software applications by way of modified service interface elements. Topics include the theory and implementation of the various scripting languages currently in use. Upon completion, students will be able to solve geospatial problems and streamline GIS workflows through the creation and modification of scripts.

Course Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 45

Prerequisites/Co-requisites: (CIT125) or consent of the instructor

This course contains 3 Modules:

Module Name | Credit Hours
--- | ---
Module 1: Geospatial Programming Concepts | 0.5
Module 2: Geospatial Script Development | 1
Module 3: Geospatial Script Mapping | 1.5
Total Credit Hours: | 3

## Instructor Information

To view information (including contact information) about your course module instructor, click on Meet/Email Your Instructor from the menu on the left in your Blackboard course.

## Course Communication

If you need to schedule a phone conference or an in-person visit with your instructor, click the link located in Meet/Email Your Instructor menu option to email your instructor (select all instructors) to email your instructor about making an appointment. Ensure that the course and section appear in the subject line of your email and adhere to netiquette while communicating with your instructor. Your instructor is here to guide you through the content and with any questions you may have. Responses are generally given within 24 hours (at the most 48 hours).The instructors profile provides contact and other information. If you have questions about the course, please do not hesitate to contact the instructor. If you are having technical problems with the course, be sure to contact the Blackboard Help desk, click Help and Support on the menu, or click the Help Tab at the top of the Blackboard page.

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For this course you are required to use your KCTCS email account when communicating with the instructor and other students.

## Schedule/Calendar

Each student's time in the course will vary from 6 to 15 weeks depending on your course start and end date. In Blackboard you will be provided a course checklist that lists items for completion in the course and that will allow you to determine your prersonal calendar for completing course activities, assignments, and quizzes.

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## Refunds and No-Show's

Below you will find a refund schedule. The refund schedule gives you important dates on when you are eligibile and how much you are eligible for a refund if you plan to withdraw from the course. Additionally, the refund schedule also lists the date for completing the no-show activity. For example, if your course is a 10 week course, you must complete the no-show activity within the 4th day from the course start date. To complete the no-show activity, you will start by taking the syllabus quiz that will verify your attendance at the beginning of the course. To make sure you are not reported as absent or not attending the course, you will need to make sure to complete the syllabus quiz on or near your start date.

## Timeframe for Refunds*

Session | 100% and No-Show Activity Completion Timeframe | 50% | No Refund
--- | --- | --- | ---
15 week | Within 7th day | 8th-27th days | After 28th day
14 week | Within 6th day | 7th-25th days | After 25th day
13 week | Within 6th day | 7th-24th days | After 24th day
12 week | Within 5th day | 6th-22nd days | After 22nd day
11 week | Within 5th day | 6th-20th days | After 20th day
10 week | Within 4th day | 5th-18th days | After 18th day
9 week | Within 4th day | 5th-16th days | After 16th day
8 week | Within 4th day | 5th-15th days | After 15th day
7 week | Within 3rd day | 4th-13th days | After 13th day
6 week | Within 2nd day | 3rd-10th days | After 10th day

*Dates for 100%, 50% and no refund are from the start date of the course.

Attendance is verified throughout the course until you reach your end date. You will need to make sure you are accessing the course and completing course requirements (listed in the course calendar) on a consistent basis as attendance must be verified through out your time in the course until a grade is posted (A, B, C, D, E, or W).

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