Module Outline
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Module
National Code
State Code
34678
34678
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031103 - Mapping Science
Nominal Hours
51
Description
To provide the student with the knowledge and skills
to:
- insert and modify data in a Geographic Information System
- perform Cartographic manipulations with data in a
Geographic Information System.
to:
- insert and modify data in a Geographic Information System
- perform Cartographic manipulations with data in a
Geographic Information System.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Completion of assignments:
- Creation of and reports from a non-graphics database
- Creation of and reports from a corporate
database 30%
Regular in-class assessment of "use" and "create"
objectives 20%
One two-hour examination of short-answer
questions 50%
Completion of assignments:
- Creation of and reports from a non-graphics database
- Creation of and reports from a corporate
database 30%
Regular in-class assessment of "use" and "create"
objectives 20%
One two-hour examination of short-answer
questions 50%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7991 | Applied Science Cartography | Accredited course | |
| 7992 | Applied Science Surveying | Accredited course |