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.Download ViewSyllabus_2009.pdf
Instructor: Lynn Carlson (Lynn_Carlson@brown.edu)
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm or by appointment
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).
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.
Syllabus_2009.pdf