Dec. 2, 02
Geography 380
Geographic Information Systems and Computer Cartography
Syllabus
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Instructor: |
Steve Graves |
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Class Room: |
GTM Cartography Lab (next to room 135) |
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Scheduled Class Time: |
T/Th 2:00 -3:50 |
Contact Dr. Graves
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Office: |
GTM 127C |
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Office phone: |
257-2774 |
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E-Mail: |
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Office Hours: |
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Department Phone: |
257-3427 |
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety
of cartographic techniques and to the basic principles of spatial
analysis. By the end of the quarter
students should be able to construct a basic map using one or more computer
software packages. Students should also
be able to apply several basic statistical and spatial analytical tools to help
solve "real-world" problems.
Required Materials
Whitener, Angela; Paula Loree and Larry Daniel. 1999.
Inside MapInfo Professional
OnWord Press: Albany, NY
ISBN: 1-56690-186-3
Classroom Activities
The nature of the course will be dependent on the
preparedness of the students to begin this class, the creativity of the
students and the instructor. I envision
that there will be a "lecture" period, where concepts and principles
of spatial analysis, GIS and cartography are introduced and discussed, followed
by a "lab" time, where students will remain in class or go off on
their own to fulfill the required assignments.
Attendance
In accordance with university policy, attendance will be
taken each class session and used to aid in your quarter-end evaluation.
Major Exams
There will be two exams during the quarter. The second exam
will not be comprehensive. The format of the test will vary according to
the type of material covered.
Make-up Exams. . If a person misses an exam
and is able to produce a valid excuse for his or her absence then he or she
will be allowed to take an equivalent exam within one week of their return to
class. Failure to produce a valid excuse for a missed exam will result in a
grade of 0 for that exam.
Research Project
A research project undertaken from a geographic perspective
will be due at the end of the semester. Details regarding the style and content
of this project will be forthcoming.
Obligations
- Attendance will be taken at
every session in accordance with University policy. Students are expected
to arrive on time for class and to remain until dismissed. Failure to
attend class or to be less than punctual will influence your grade.
- Food, drink and tobacco
products are not allowed inside the classroom. Even careful
students can make big messes and a can of Coke can ruin a computer
quickly.
Evaluation
Grades will be determined by your performance on the
various assignments and tests as well as your attendance/participation where
appropriate.
Tentatively the following grading
formula will apply:
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Assignment |
Percentage
Value |
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Attendance |
5 |
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In
Class Assignments |
25 |
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Out of
Class Assignments |
20 |
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Quarter
Project |
25 |
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Exams |
25 |
Grade Scale
A = (90-100%)
B = (80-89%)
C = (70-79%)
D = (60-69%)
F = (59% or less)
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If you have comments or suggestions, email me at sgraves@latech.edu