FITC-160 - Gis/Gps Mapping - 4.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing a career in GIS/GPS mapping, including skills development in data gathering and map customization, GIS analysis and modelling, and project plan development.
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Part of the:BUSINESS Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : Program Admission or permission of instructor
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Work Experience
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Office Hours:
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1.5 hours per week
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Contact Hours:
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60
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Student Evaluation
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Assignments: 50-70%, Final: 30-50%, Total: 100%
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- define the purpose of GIS, its fundamental components and commonly used tools for data collection;
- describe the spatial data and how it is modelled in GIS software;
- identify tools and methods for storing, labeling, selecting and managing GIS data;
- create, edit and process direct-to-digital data in GIS utilizing GPS;
- conduct basic GIS analysis and process modelling techniques;
- assess communications needs and stakeholders to design effective traditional and web-based maps; and
- evaluate a mock GIS project to create a sample project plan.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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