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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
FARGO, ND
 
 

                                                Department of Geosciences

  

 

 

 

Week

Date

Lab Topic

Location

Objectives

Students should be able to: -

1

Jan. 12

Projecting data in ArcMap.  

·        Project data for display.

·        Define a projection using Arc ToolBox.

2

Jan. 22

Advanced spatial analysis.

 

·        Propose a new site for a school.

·        Find a new access route to proposed site.

3

Jan. 29

3D analysis (Section 1)

 

·        Preview 3D data.

·        Add data to ArcScene.

·        Create 3D features from 2D features and surfaces.

4

Feb. 05

3D analysis (Section 2)  

·        Create new raster surfaces from point data.

·        Build a TIN surface from existing feature data.

·        Make animations.

5

Feb. 12

Introducing 3D modeling and imaging using AutoCAD.

 

·        Create and view a 3D drawing.

·        Build a model and evaluate its quality.

·        Create and adjust texture maps.

6

Feb. 16

Creating a geodatabase, using and geocoding attribute data.  

·        Create an Arc City geodatabase and import CAD data.

·        Correct digitizing errors and create a topology.

·        Review and clean up databases.

·        Geocode parcels with blocks and districts.

7

Feb. 26

Reporting and performing spatial analysis, updating spatial and attribute data.

 

·        Produce land-use, residential density, floodplain reports.

·        Convert CAD drawing to a geodatabase feature class.

·        Update Arc City parcel data with new parcels in geodatabase.

8

Mar. 05

Building a custom application.                                              

·        Organize commands on a toolbar.

·        Make own commands.

·        Store values with variables.

9

Mar. 09

Emergency management using map objects.    

·        Program with methods.

·        Get and set an object's properties.

10

Mar. 17

Spring Break

11

Mar. 19

GIS models and modeling.      

·        Build a Vector-based Binary Model.

·        Build a Raster-based Binary Model.

·        Build a Vector-based Index Model.

·        Build a Raster-based Index Model.

12

Mar. 26

Geostatistical methods using ArcGIS.  

·        Map ozone concentrations.

·        Compare models.

·        Map probability of ozone exceeding a critical threshold.

13

Apr. 02

Viewing and analyzing Landsat TM data, vector to raster conversion.  

·        Analyze raster datasets and evaluate problems associated with vector to raster conversion.

     14

Apr. 09

Raster data analysis.  

·        Analyze local,  neighborhood and zonal operations.

·        Perform physical and least accumulative cost distance measurements.

15

Apr. 16

Raster data analyses in ArcGIS ArcView & ArcINFO.  

·        Map terrain and analyze a DEM.

·        Create a hillshade and aspect layer.

·        Build and analyze TIN in ArcGIS ArcINFO.

16

     Apr.  23

Preparation for group presentations.

17

May 2 - 4

Group Presentations.

  

 

Week

Date

Tutorial Topic

Objectives

Students should be able to: -

1

Jan. 10

Exploring Arc/INFO.

·        Set, create, copy and display files into an Arc/INFO workspace.

·        Begin, end, and open Arc, ArcTools, COGO, Grid, ArcPlot session.

2

Jan. 17

Geographic data concepts.

·        Apply basic ArcGIS-ArcView skills into an Arc/INFO session.

·        Perform basic edit functions in Arc/INFO e.g. Clean, Build.

3

Jan. 24

Getting spatial data into Arc/INFO.

·        Import data into Arc/INFO from different locations.

·        Create traces from Grid data.

·        Clean and build traces.

4

Jan. 31

Making spatial data usable.

·        Create new data in Arc/INFO.

·        Build a TIN surface from existing feature data.

·        Make animations.

5

Feb. 07

Getting attribute data into Arc/INFO.

·        Create and view an ArcPlot drawing.

·        Build a table.

·        Query and edit PATs, LATs.

6

Feb. 14

Managing the database.

·        Append attribute data.

·        Join tables.

·        Relate tables.

·        Create and manage arrays in Arc/INFO.

7

Feb. 21

Performing geographic analysis.

·        Perform spatial analysis in Arc/INFO.

·        Convert formats to usable data in Arc/INFO and ArcView.

·        Update data in geographic database.

8

Feb. 28

Presenting the results of the analysis.                                            

·        Convert from .shp to .e00 format.

·        Convert from .e00 to .shp.

·        Use crystal reports, forms etc.

9

Mar. 07

Customizing Arc/INFO.  

·        Program with AML.

·        Get and set an object's properties.

9

Mar. 14

Spring Break

10

Mar. 21

AML building blocks.    

·        Create AML programs without programming.

·        Use AML variables and functions.

·        Prompt user input from keyboard or menu.

·        Modify and extract values from character strings.

11

Mar. 28

Point-and-click Arc/INFO.

·        Create simple menus.

·        Create a menu interface.

·        Bring AML programs and menus together.

12

Apr. 04

Looking for code in all the right places.

·        Access programs in other directories.

·        Create their own commands.

13

Apr. 11

Branching and logical expressions.

·        Program branches and logical expressions.

·        Choose from many alternatives.

     14

Apr. 18

Using loops, loops with logical expressions.

·        Program basic loops.

·        Create indexed variables with nested loops.

·        Build compound clauses and nested loops.

15

Apr. 25

Getting and using coordinates (AML WATCH files).

·        Get coordinates and store them in AML variables.

·        Capture coordinates in the point buffer and watch files.

·        Use mathematical and trigonometric functions.

16

     May 1 - 4

Group presentations.

17

May 7 - 11

Final Examinations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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