EB/ES/GE 351 Intro Geospatial Analysis

EB/ES/GE 351 Introduction
to Geospatial Analysis

http://academic.emporia.edu/aberjame/geospat/

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques as applied to documenting, mapping, analyzing, interpreting, and managing natural and cultural resources. Types of GIS data, computer hardware and software used for geospatial analysis, basic cartography, and global positioning system (GPS). Lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips.

Instructor: Dr. James S. Aber, Earth Science (jaber@emporia.edu).
Graduate assistant: Kary Reznicek, GSA Laboratory (kreznice@emporia.edu).
Prerequisites: general education courses in biological and physical sciences.
On-line lectures will be presented in the form of webpages developed by the course instructor.
Supplementary web lectures are provided by the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis--see NCGIA. Additional lectures come from the Geographer's Craft at the University of Colorado (Boulder).

GeoSpatial Analysis (GSA) lab is located in SH 16. Idrisi Andes is the primary GIS software utilized for this course. Note: distance-learning students may purchase the software at a student discount rate. Idrisi is not available for "Mac" computers.

This course serves as an overview and introduction to the techniques and applications of geospatial analysis. Computer mapping, remote sensing, global positioning, and related technologies are increasingly important for understanding all manner of physical, biological, and cultural phenomena. GIS has become the "working method" in most governmental agencies and private companies that deal with any aspect of mapping, management or analysis of natural and human resources.

Understanding the nature and possible consequences of global change are among the most important tasks facing scientists and public-policy planners in the 21st century. The theme of global change will be emphasized in this course.

Course Availability

This course will be taught in fall semester 2008. Regular (on-campus) students should enroll through normal procedures. The course is also available for distance learning from Emporia State University. Off-campus students should enroll through lifelong learning. In order to receive university credit, students must be officially enrolled and must be in contact with the instructor for course materials and directions. This course is designed as the entry level for the program in geospatial analysis. BIS students must have the prerequisites noted above.

Course Procedures

Course schedule 2008	Geospatial blog 2008
Course requirements	Title aerial photograph
GIS online resources	Student projects online

ESU syllabus attachment.

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Last update: June 2008.