Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO119   20064-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
BIO119 20064-20072 L+L 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science
Introduction to geospatial technology concepts and applications including map reading, aerial photography interpretation, and remote sensing. Hands-on experience investigating the local environment with an air photo browser, remote imaging viewer, and a geographic information system.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BIO119   20064-20072 Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science
1. Demonstrate basic proficiency with maps, aerial photographs, and satellite image technology. (I)
2. Create maps from aerial photographs and satellite images. (II)
3. Describe geographic relationships. (III)
4. Develop and present a Geographic Information System (GIS) project using local environmental data. (III-V)
5. Identify careers in Geographic Information System/Remote Sensing (GIS/RS). (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
BIO119   20064-20072 Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science
    I. Spatial Technology Introduction
        A. Spatial information
        B. Map reading and interpretation
        C. Map direction and scale interpretation
        D. Map symbols interpretation
          1. Point
          2. Line
          3. Fill
        E. Map scale conversion
        F. Map orientation and drawing
        G. Absolute location determination
        H. Latitude and longitude reading and conversion
        I. Map projections
          1. Purpose
          2. Value
        J. GIS descriptions
        K. Aerial photography interpretation
        L. Satellite imagery interpretation
        M. Satellite orbit simulation
        N. Satellite imagery acquisition
        O. GIS/remote sensing case studies
          1. Environmental
          2. Community
      II. Geographic Tools and Elements
          A. Introduction
          B. Mental maps
          C. Air photo browser
          D. Maps exportation
          E. Thematic maps creation with air photo browser
          F. Satellite sensors
          G. Satellite imagery viewer
          H. Land cover classification analysis
          I. GIS and geographic elements
        III. Geographic Relationships
            A. Introduction
            B. ArcGlobe global perspective
            C. Selection tool evaluation
            D. Local community
            E. Career cluster groups
          IV. Building GIS Projects
              A. Planning
              B. Implementation
              C. Presentation
            V. Project Management Models Skill-Based Learning
                A. Problem identification
                B. Data manipulation and analysis
                C. Reporting and editing
                D. Oral presentation preparation
                E. Project presentation
              VI. Careers in GIS/RS
                  A. Direct
                  B. Indirect
                  C. Career projects
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