Maricopa Community Colleges  WRT141   20042-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
WRT141 20042-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Global Positioning System
Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS) to include the conceptual basis for GPS and hands-on operation of the technology. Includes computer interfaces, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and real-world applications.
Prerequisites: WRT107 or WRT117 or WRT140 or permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WRT141   20042-20086 Fundamentals of Global Positioning System
1. Describe the operation of and concepts related to global positioning systems (I, II)
2. Demonstrate the use of global positioning systems to identify a location on the earth. (III)
3. Explain the types of computer interfaces available for GPS. (IV)
4. Demonstrate the use of GPS with GIS. (V)
5. Describe real-world applications of GPS. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WRT141   20042-20086 Fundamentals of Global Positioning System
    I. Operation
        A. Satellite
        B. Telemetry C Calibration
        D. Maintenance
      II. Concepts
          A. Satellite
          B. Telemetry
          C. Calibration
        III. Use
            A. Latitude/Longitude
            B. Satellite
            C. Line of site
          IV. Computer Interfaces
              A. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology
              B. Microcomputer
            V. GIS Interaction
                A. Integration
                B. Transfer of data
                C. Modification of data
              VI. Applications
                  A. Domestic
                  B. International
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