GIS 491 Technical Project builds on the specific skills developed in GIS 390 and involves building a project database, conducting analyses with a variety of geoprocessing tools, and producing final products. This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate their knowledge of CAD, GIS, remote sensing and databases to solve a specific problem. Students will combine practical application with project management skills to complete their project with the guidance of a supervisor.
Prerequisites: GIS 390 with a minimum 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 | n/a |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 120 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize the standards of professional behaviour and exhibit professional interaction and professionalism with faculty advisor, other faculty, peers, and other project partners including effective and timely written and verbal communication, networking with potential employers, and inquiry
- Practice effective communication of geospatial ideas including presentation of project results to a diverse audience
- Integrate learning from GIS 390 and display effective project management including use of Gantt charting, preparation of an abstract outlining a project, and effective time management
- Prepare and present a technical report to professional publication-like standards
- Utilize geospatial technology to solve a specific GIS project
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will be primarily an individual project-based learning activity, with guidance from an experienced
supervisor.Learning Resources
Project specific handouts and assigned readings.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Project initialization
2. Proposal and project planning
3. Conduct Research. Work with project supervisor and/or partners to deliver project outcomes.
4. Complete projectAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Memo proposal, Project Outline and Schedule Bi-Weekly Reports (5 -6) including project | 1, 2, 3, 5 | 15% |
| scheduling updates | 2, 3, 5 | 45% |
| Final Report | 2, 4, 5 | 30% |
| Professionalism | 1 | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs 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 |
| | 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.