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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course: WRT117

First Term: 2014 Spring
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Purpose and applications of desktop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology applied to water resources and planning. ArcView software program applications and data management. Includes data query and spatial data functions. Analysis of spatial relationships and presentation of spatial information.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the purpose and applications of a desktop geographic information system. (I)
2. Identify basic components of a GIS. (I)
3. Describe program applications, data entry and data retrieval. (II)
4. Demonstrate data query functions using ArcView software. (III)
5. Describe concepts of distance, area, and scale within ArcView program software. (IV)
6. Explain data management procedures using ArcView. (V)
7. Analyze spatial relationships using ArcView software. (VI)
8. Present spatial information using ArcView software. (VII)
9. Explain application of ArcView software in meeting water resource needs. (VIII)
10. Explain application of ArcView software in meeting planning needs. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Desktop Geographic Information System
   A. Purpose
   B. Applications
   C. Basic components
II. ArcView Software
   A. Program applications
   B. Data entry
   C. Data retrieval
III. Data Query Functions
   A. Maps
   B. Data tables
IV. Spatial Data Functions
   A. Measurement of distance and area
   B. Management
V. Data Management
   A. Modifications
   B. Linkages
VI. Analysis of Spatial Relationships
   A. Points
   B. Lines
   C. Polygons
VII. Presentation of Spatial Information
   A. Charts
   B. Maps
VIII. Arc View Applications
   A. Water Resources
   B. Planning
IX. ArcView Applications
   A. Water Resources
   B. Planning
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 24, 2013

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