(Introduction to Geospatial
Information Technology and Services)
Instructors: Dr. Ming-Hsiang (Ming) Tsou,
mtsou@mail.sdsu.edu
Lectures: Tues.
Thurs 12:30pm -
13:45 pm, Storm
Hall 248
Lab: Web-based GIS exercises:
http://map.sdsu.edu/geog104/lab.htm
Overview:
This course is
designed to provide fundamental concepts in geographic information
systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), cartography, remote
sensing, spatial statistics, and to introduce advanced geospatial
application tools, such as Google Earth, Google Map, and the National
Geographic Map Machine. Students will learn how to use these critical
technologies and tools in addressing human and environmental problems.
The lectures and web-based exercises will provide an introductory
knowledge of GIScience and a balance among spatial analysis theory,
computer technology, and GIS techniques. Students will learn how to get
spatial data into the computer, to organize data so that spatial
patterns can be explored, and to learn basic GIS concepts such as
spatial query and map overlay.
Prerequisites:
:
Satisfaction of the Entry-Level Mathematics requirement (ELM).
Access the On-line Forum for GEOG104.
http://geoinfo.sdsu.edu/GEOG104Forum
Note:
This new Geography 104 course has been approved as the
General Education (GE) course by the University Senates on March 7,
2006. This course is the first low-level GIS class under the GE category of
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning in the
Foundations of Natural Science and Quantitative Reasoning.
This course is the fundamental
core course for B.S. program Emphasized in Geographic Information Science at the
Department of Geography. This unit can also be used for the Geographic
Information Science Certificate Program at SDSU and the General Education
Requirement. .
