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Course Information

Introduction to the theory and application of Geographic Information Systems utilizing the ArcGIS software suite (ESRI, Inc.). Covering the principles of digital spatial data structures, coordinate systems and projections, geoprocessing tools, and spatial analysis. The emphasis of the class is a series of hands-on computer exercises leading to an independent project selected by the student to demonstrate proficiency with the concepts and software. Enrollment limited to 20. Written permission required.Document IconSyllabus_2009.pdf


Instructor: Lynn Carlson (Lynn_Carlson@brown.edu)
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm or by appointment



Recommended Textbooks

Title: GIS Concepts and ArcGIS Methods, 3rd Edition for v9.2, July 2007 Author: David M. Theobald ISBN: 0-9679208-4-1

TItle:  Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS: A Workbook Approach to Learning GIS.  Wiley, 2nd Edition (April 2009)


The EARTH Lab Schedule

Basically, the lab (MacMillan 105) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The only times it is not open is during the scheduled GIS class labs, or other GIS seminars, but the latter only occur on specific days over the course of the semester.

There are two methods I use to keep everyone informed about the few times when the lab is "closed". The first method is that I post the week's schedule outside the door of MacMillan 105. The second is via an on line calendar. The calendar is accessible from a link off the Earth Lab home page (see link above left).

Or you can go straight to the calendar at: http://www.brown.edu/Research/Earthlab/calendar.htm

In order to access the lab after 5:00 pm and on the weekends, I will need your SISD number so that I can have it entered into the card access system for the building. When you want to get into the lab, you'll need to enter the building from the doors across from Sciences Library and also use your card to open the doors at the hallway leading to the lab.


Fall Semester 2009 Calendar

For this semesters GIS Class calendar (lecture topics, etc.), click here


Resources

This is a list of various helpful web sites.


Earthlab Home Page
RI Geographic Information System Home Page
ESRIs Home Page
ESRIs On Line Library of GIS Articles / Journals / etc.
ESRIs Mapping Center with tips/techniques for cartography
ArcGIS Shorts My videos explaining common tasks

CHECK OUT THIS GOOD ADVICE FOR POSTERS!!


Documentation

Here is the ESRI documentation for various modules of the software

Document IconNetwork_Analyst_Tutorial.pdf Document IconGeocoding_in_ArcGIS_Tutorial.pdf Document Icongeographic_coordinate_systems.pdf Document Iconprojected_coordinate_systems.pdf Document Iconconversion_constants.pdf Document Icon3D_Analyst_Tutorial.pdf


Sample Project Presentations

Student powerpoints from previous classes

Document IconSample 1 Document IconSample 2 Document IconSample 3 Document IconSample 4


GE132 Student Pages

Post your lab homework here, as well as questions, good GIS websites you found, etc.



GE132 Lecture Slides

Lecture slides are now up for opening day thru Design lecture  in .pdf format.



Past Poster Presentations

The results of each students' final GIS research projects are presented in poster form on the Poster Presentations page!


Final Project Evaluation Information


Document Iconproject_evaluation.pdf

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