Lesson

Date

Lecture Topic

Assignments

Study Guide

1

 Aug.  27

Introduction

PodCast

2

29

Definition of GIS, brief history of GIS

Study Guide

 3

 Sept.   3

Formulation of GIS Standards

Assignment 1

GIS Glossary

4

5

Digital Map Standards, Map Scales

5

10

Map Scales and Projections

Study Guide

6

12

Elements of Photographic Systems

Assignment 2

7

17

Image Analysis in GIS

8

19

Image Integration in GIS

 PodCast

Study Guide

9

24

Site Characterization Basics

 PodCast / Notes

10

26

Review

Topo Maps

11

Oct.   1

First Hour Test

12

 3

Database Management Basics

 PodCast

Study Guide

13

8

Database Management Basics (Design)

Assignment 3

14

10

Formats of GIS Data

Study Guide

15

15

Data Integration in GIS

16

17

Statistical and Spatial Analysis

Study Guide

17

22

Choosing a Map Type

Assignment 4

Study Guide

18

24

GIS Software Capabilities, Scripting

PodCast

19

29

Choosing GIS Software

PodCast

Study Guide

20

31

Review

21

Nov.   5

Second Hour Test

 22

7

Applications:  Chicago: Farming on the Edge

Group Discussions

 Summary Notes

23

12

24

14

Applications:  Mexico: Motive to Migrate

Group Discussions

 Summary Notes

25

19

26

21

Applications:  Oregon: Saving the Salmon

Group Discussions

 Summary Notes

27

26

27– 28

Thanksgiving Vacation

28

  Dec. 3

Applications:  South Africa: This Land is My Land

Group Discussions

 Summary Notes

29

  5

30

8 – 12

Guest Lecture Presentations                 

31

15 – 19

Final Examinations Week