GIS 205: Geographic Info Technologies (2018 Summer – A) 2018SummerA-X-GIS205-43668-43669

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GIS 205: Geographic Info Technologies (2018 Summer – A) 2018SummerA-X-GIS205-43668-43669

Syllabus

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Course Number

GIS 205 Spring 2018 – Session A

Course Title

Geographic Information Technologies

Credits

3

Prerequisites

None

Faculty

Name: Dr Ryan J Frazier O�ce: Coor Hall 5645 Email address: Ryan.J.Frazier@asu.edu O�ce hours: In person: please contact for an appointment Google hangouts: please contact for an appointment

Textbook

Shellito, Bradley A. (2013) Introduction to Geospatial Technologies. 3rd Ed. W.H. Freeman. ISBN-10: 146413345X | ISBN-13 978-1464133459 Text or eBook are acceptable.

Note that the 3rd edition of this text has been released and is used, and page numbers for scheduled readings etc may not align with the 2nd edition (though they are very close!)

Course Overview

This course is an introduction to modern geographic information technologies and the primary tools that geographers use to study the earth and its inhabitants. These tools include cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).

During this course you will learn the fundamental concepts behind these tools. Most important, you’ll learn to “think spatially” a skill that will help you use these (and other!) tools to gather analyze and

Syllabus

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learn to think spatially – a skill that will help you use these (and other!) tools to gather, analyze, and display geographic information.

Laboratory exercises are designed as self-study modules and will utilize examples in a real-world context.

This course is also designed to prepare you for subsequent GIS courses (GIS 211 and GIS 311) that focus on utilizing GIS in application contexts and advanced topics. In a broader context, the goal of the class is to give you an understanding of modern location-based technologies and prepare you for the job market. It will also make you a more critical reader and user of maps and other geographic information presented in popular media.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify common projection surfaces and distortions Determine locations on the earth using geographic and projected coordinate systems Describe how GPS locations are calculated Calculate map and ground distance from map scale Describe the di�erent remote sensing platforms and sensors, and their respective advantages and limitations. De�ne GIS, its functions, and components Conduct basic analysis of geographic data Describe accuracy limitations of geographic data

Course Activities and Grading

Activities used for instruction and assessment of learning include: lectures; textbook and supplemental readings; and individual activities/assignments.

Please see the Course Schedule for a suggested list of activities and due dates.

Readings

You will be responsible for readings from the book and web-based readings (links will be provided on the course website).

Homework

1. The Assignments/Labs will be completed and turned in electronically:

You, and you alone are expected to complete your assignments, labs, and exams. Type (and spell check) answers.

Assignments are titled with the words Assignments at the end of each Weekly Unit but are given in the form of an exam. Not to be confused, these are still considered assignments. Please be careful when typing in your answers and read the questions carefully to make sure that you are providing the answer the question is asking for! Technically, all assignments are due on the last day of session, and you can complete assignments at the speed you desire, but I think it best to take your time and care when completing the assignments. All assignments must be submitted through Blackboard.

Please read the instructions of each to assignment/lab to determine if you understand the question. If anything is unclear, it is your responsibility to contact me in advance, for clari�cation. If you are struggling with an assignment/lab contact me early and often. I cannot help you if I do not know what is happening and I cannot guarantee that I can help you if you contact me very little time to respond.

Late Work

In short, the course is completely open from the start of the session until the end. In essence, the course can be completed on your own schedule, or you may follow the suggested schedule. As a result of the course being open, the only true due date is the last day of the session. The assignment submission deadlines are �exible, however, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure all assignments are submitted by the last day of session. Grades of Incomplete will not be issued for this class.

Notify the instructor BEFORE an assignment is due if an urgent situation arises and the assignment will not be submitted on time. Published assignment due dates (Arizona Mountain Standard time) are �rm. Please follow the appropriate University policies to request an accommodation for religious practices or to accommodate a missed assignment due to University-sanctioned activities.

Exams

1. There are two exams: a midterm and the �nal exam.
2. The exams will be based on the lectures, assignments and readings (textbook and online). Reviews are provided for each exam.
3. The �nal exam will be cumulative, and you may see questions from the previous exam on the �nal exam.
4. Exams will be given online. You will have a set amount of time to complete the exam, and once you begin, you must complete the exam wholly.
5. I will review access logs to verify that you have only accessed the exam one time and completed it within the set time limit. If your computer crashes or something happens that requires you to access the exam a second time, you must contact me to let me know about the problem, and contact Technical Support if you need immediate assistance. I cannot guarantee I will be able to respond right away or within the con�nes of your schedule, so do everything possible to prevent these kinds of problems (i.e., if you’re working on a laptop, make sure it’s plugged in or has a full charge).
6. No late exams will be accepted.
7. Make up exams will be allowed only in documented cases of bereavement, hospitalization, or doctor’s note specifying you were unable to complete the exam. If one of these unfortunate circumstances befalls you, please notify me ass soon as possible. No make-up exams will be given to students who 1) “miss” or “forget to take” an exam, 2) encounter work or transportation con�icts, 3) were sick but did not get a doctor’s note specifying that the student was unable to complete the exam during the entire exam period, or 4) who do not contact me about the exam.

The authenticity of all documentation will be con�rmed; do not submit false documentation.

Discussion Board

A discussion board is available to students to work collaboratively on assignments or help each other out, or to discuss any parts of the course that they would like. The discussion board is titled Hallway Discussions, and should be used as a place to exchange ideas and general discussion.

Course Website

1. The course is organized around six units. When you access the course website through Blackboard, the units are located under the tab “Weekly Units” – located on the left hand navigation panel.
2. Once you access the “Weekly Units” tab, you will �nd links to the material for each unit.
3. All units, assignments, and exams are posted and open from the day of the course starts until the course ends. Please feel free to work at the pace you choose, but do be sure to complete the assignments and exams before the end of the session.

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1. If extra credit assignments, or additional assignments are posted while the class is in session, students will be noti�ed.
2. Each unit may include the following:

Unit Objective including learning concepts and terms (this provides some guides for terms to review and look for, but there is not anything to formally complete or turn in).

Unit Lectures (these include PowerPoint lectures to review). Information may also be included in the notes section of the slides to help explain the slide or provide additional information.

Unit Assignments

Unit Lab Practicals

Possible Bonus Assignments

Unit Supplemental Readings and Websites There may be several sites or documents provided/listed.

Lab Practicals

Lab Practicals are for you learn and earn points on. Think of these series of one question assignments as a way to earn +2 points for each correctly answered question, and the if answered incorrectly, they show you how to correctly �nd the answer. The questions are based on the lecture materials, and book and come from all topics in the course. The titles to the questions help you know what it is about, so it might be best to review your material on that topic before answering the question. There are no time limits to the questions, and you can start and stop them as you please. Note, you do not need to complete all the lab practicals, they are here for you to “learn and earn” at the same time! Feel free to reach out to me or the TA if need help with these.

Grading

Grading will be based on the following point system (subject to change). The “running total” column in your “My Grades” section will show you your current percentage score as the course progresses.

Course Component Points Seven Assignments 88.5 Lab Practicals 20 Midterm 50 Final exam 100 Total Possible 240+

Minimum

Points Grade

Assigned 250 A+ 225 A 200 A- 190 B+ 180 B 175 B- 160 C 155 C- 150 D 145 D

145 D-

Grading Procedure

Grades re�ect your performance on assignments and adherence to deadlines. Graded assignments will be available within 3 business days of the due date via the Gradebook.

Communicating With the Instructor

This course uses a discussion board called “Hallway Conversations” for general questions about the course. Prior to posting a question, please check the syllabus, announcements, and existing posts. If you do not �nd an answer, post your question. You are encouraged to respond to the questions of your classmates. This Discussion board is not monitored by the instructor.

Email questions of a personal nature to your instructor. You can expect a response within 48 hours.

I cannot guarantee responses over the weekend, though I will try my best to do so in a timely manner.

Online Course

This is an online course. There are no face-to-face meetings. You can log into your course via MyASU or https://my.asu.edu.

Email and Internet

ASU email is an o�cial means of communication among students, faculty, and sta�. Students are expected to read and act upon email in a timely fashion. Students bear the responsibility of missed messages and should check their ASU-assigned email regularly.

All instructor correspondence will be sent to your ASU email account.

Course Time Commitment

Per ASU Online, this three-credit course requires approximately 135 hours of work. Please expect to spend around 18 hours each week preparing for and actively participating in this course.

Submitting Assignments

All assignments, unless otherwise announced, MUST be submitted to the designated area of Blackboard. Do not submit an assignment via email.

Drop and Add Dates/Withdrawals

This course adheres to a compressed schedule and may be part of a sequenced program, therefore, there is a limited timeline to drop or add the course. Consult with your advisor and notify your instructor to add or drop this course. If you are considering a withdrawal, review the following ASU policies: Withdrawal from Classes, Medical/Compassionate Withdrawal, and a Grade of Incomplete.

Grade Appeals

Grade disputes must �rst be addressed by discussing the situation with the instructor. If the dispute is not resolved with the instructor, the student may appeal to the department chair per the University Policy for Student Appeal Procedures on Grades.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, appropriate grade

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and dismissal. For more information, download the Student Academic Integrity Policy from http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity. Additionally, required behavior standards are listed in the Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures, Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications policy, and outlined by the O�ce of Student Rights & Responsibilities. Anyone in violation of these policies is subject to sanctions.

Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. An instructor may withdraw a student from the course when the student’s behavior disrupts the educational process per Instructor Withdrawal of a Student for Disruptive Classroom Behavior.

Appropriate online behavior (also knows as netiquette) is de�ned by the instructor and includes keeping course discussion posts focused on the assigned topics. Students must maintain a cordial atmosphere and use tact in expressing di�erences of opinion. Inappropriate discussion board posts may be deleted by the instructor.

The O�ce of Student Rights and Responsibilities accepts incident reports from students, faculty, sta�, or other persons who believe that a student or a student organization may have violated the Student Code of Conduct.

Prohibition of Commercial Note Taking Services

In accordance with ACD 304-06 Commercial Note Taking Services, written permission must be secured from the o�cial instructor of the class in order to sell the instructor’s oral communication in the form of notes. Notes must have the notetaker’s name as well as the instructor’s name, the course number, and the date.

Course Evaluation

Students are expected to complete the course evaluation. The feedback provides valuable information to the instructor and the college and is used to improve student learning. Students are noti�ed when the online evaluation form is available.

Syllabus Disclaimer

The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and the student. Every e�ort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. Please remember to check your ASU email and the course site often.

You will be noti�ed of any changes to the syllabus or course schedule via Blackboard.

Accessibility Statement

In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADAAA) of 2008, professional disability specialists and support sta� at the Disability Resource Center (DRC) facilitate a comprehensive range of academic support services and accommodations for quali�ed students with disabilities.

Quali�ed students with disabilities may be eligible to receive academic support services and accommodations. Eligibility is based on qualifying disability documentation and assessment of individual need. Students who believe they have a current and essential need for disability accommodations are responsible for requesting accommodations and providing qualifying documentation to the DRC. Every e�ort is made to provide reasonable accommodations for quali�ed students with disabilities.

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Computer Requirements

This course requires a computer with Internet access and the following:

Web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari)

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Technical Support

This course uses Blackboard to deliver content. It can be accessed through MyASU at http://my.asu.edu or the Blackboard home page at https://myasucourses.asu.edu

To monitor the status of campus networks and services, visit the System Health Portal at http://syshealth.asu.edu/.

To contact the help desk call toll-free at 1-855-278-5080.

Student Success

This is an online course. To be successful:

check the course daily, including the discussion board read announcements read and respond to course email messages as needed complete assignments by the due dates speci�ed communicate regularly with your instructor and peers create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track

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