GEOG 211

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Mapping Your World

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Managing and portraying geospatial information to solve geographic tasks using maps (cartography), aerial and satellite imagery (remote sensing), location services (GPS), and quantitative methods.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Summer

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3

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Thematic maps

Learning Outcome

When presented with a typical specimen, perform a simple interpretation of a thematic map (e.g. Choropleth, Isoline)

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The Big Three

Learning Outcome

Identify each component of the "Big Three" when using or observing geographic technologies.  The Big Three includes 1) Geographic Information Systems, 2) Global Positioning Systems, and 3) Remote Sensing.

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Map Scale

Learning Outcome

Complete all typical map scale calculations related to land distance and area including unit conversions.

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Datum and Coordinate Systems

Learning Outcome

Give and take coordinate references in UTM and lat / long and convert between the two. select a datum and coordinate system appropriate for a given job-related task.  Explain the logic of and give / take a reference in the PLSS

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GPS

Learning Outcome

Configure a GPS receiver properly to use both with and without a map. Lay-in and follow the course in a GPS receiver.

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Topographic Maps

Learning Outcome

Measure elevation, distance, direction, slope, and aspect from digital or paper topographic maps. Perform a simple statistical analysis of data on a USGS topographic map.