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GIS 120
INTRODUCTION TO
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
4 Units / Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows
95/NT & use of computer skills. Advisory: CIT 101, ENGL 030 or ESL 197
or appropriate assessment and READ 022 or appropriate assessment.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit from UC for only one of the following
courses: GIS 120 or GIS 220)
This course provides an introduction to concepts and the
use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and its role in analysis
and decision making. Course work is based on the mapping and spatial
analysis capabilities of GIS technology including importing data,
scanning, and conversion of other data into GIS such as CAD (Computer
Aided Drafting) and Global Positioning Systems. Students will be
introduced to basic cartographic principles, maps, scales coordinate
systems and projections, GIS terminology, data structures, verification
of data accuracy. Students will produce map layouts and make
presentations on specific GIS applications. This course may be taken
once for credit towards the certificate and repeated two times for
credit to enhance student skills and proficiency level. Possible day and
/ or optional overnight field trips offered.
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