Geographical Information and Global Positioning Systems

	11600 Columbia College Drive Sonora, California 95370 209·588·5100

CMPSC 59:	Geographic Information and Global Positioning Systems 1-3 units Lecture: 1-3 hours Introduction to basic GIS and GPS concepts and applications in the field of natural resources, earth sciences, and environmental systems. Students will learn to use Global Positioning System base stations and rover units, combined with Geographic Information System software to collect field data and produce maps for spatial analysis and decision-making purposes. The first six weeks will be spend learning Arc-View software; the second six weeks will be spent learning to use Ashtech GPS units; and the last six weeks will be spent learning to design and carry out a research project merging GPS and GIS technologies. Credit may be earned for only one of the following: CMPSC 59 or GEOGR 59. May be repeated with different topics only. Transfer: CSU
Summer 2008	CMPSC 59 information	Instructor: Tolhurst, J
Please see the Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes for class description
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