AESP (IEP) 271 GIS Applications II provides an opportunity for AESP (IEP) 2nd year students to undertake a GIS project of their choice. Students apply the GIS skills acquired in previous Selkirk GIS courses (ENVR 158 and AESP (IEP) 270) to a real-world project. A range of GIS methods and data sources will be used, depending on student project selection, but all will include as deliverables a project proposal and report, a spatial analysis of some kind, a final map, and a documented geodatabase. Both GIS and project management skills will be developed by completing the steps required to take a GIS project from initial proposal to final map production and report generation.
Prerequisites: AESP 270 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Articulate a real-world spatial problem that can be addressed using geospatial technologies;
- Manage a GIS project from conception through to completion, including proposal development, data acquisition, spatial analysis, and final deliverables;
- Apply advanced GIS techniques and data preparation methods to analyze spatial phenomena and generate meaningful insights;
- Develop a geodatabase that supports spatial analysis and cartographic outputs;
- Create professional-quality maps and visualizations that effectively communicate spatial findings;
- Evaluate the role of GIS as a decision support tool and research methodology; and
- Use project management and communication skills for collaboration with diverse participants to deliver project outcomes.
Teaching and Learning Approach
The course will include a mix of theory, discussion, demonstration, guided application, and independent study.Learning Resources
Required: N/A
Recommended: as per instructor's suggestion and according to individual students' project topicDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Project introduction and ArcGIS Pro Metadata
2. 2. Project scoping; data identification, methods proposal and timeline; complete a proposal template
3. 3. General proposal feedback
4. 4. Data acquisition and management for term project
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5. Additional Spatial Analysis Terms and Techniques
6. 6. Introduction to Raster Analysis Terms and Techniques
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7. Reading Week – No Class
8. 8. Introduction to Reclassifying data and cost distance analysis
9. 9. Cartography and map design
10. 10. Ethical Considerations in GIS
11. 11. Project Communication
12. 12. Final poster revisions
13. 13. Complete poster, prepare metadata for one new layer, and clean-up geodatabase
14. 14. Hand in final deliverables
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Task 1: Lab assignments | | 15% |
| Task 2: Term Project | | 70% |
| Task 3: Weekly Meetings | | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.