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Update 6\/10\/2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Class Meetings:<\/b> MW 2:10 – 4:00: 207 Science Center (GIS Lab)<\/p>\n

Instructor: Dr. John Krygier<\/strong>
\nOffice:<\/strong> Schimmel-Conrades Science Center 206
\nOffice Hours:<\/strong> MWF 11:00-2 or email me for other times
\njbkrygier@owu.edu<\/a> | http:\/\/krygier.owu.edu<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Geography 112<\/strong>\u00a0is about making maps using a diversity of technologies. The course reviews map design, production, and visualization in the context of geographic information systems (GIS) software. The core of this course is the semester-long project: students will locate data, process the data so it can be mapped in ArcGIS Pro (GIS and mapping software), and design and produce a series of maps based on the data. Students will learn to construct basic HTML pages for the project, and learn ArcGIS Online to provide access to their maps. Work on the project is informed by lectures focusing on the concepts, frameworks, and technical issues of map design, production, and visualization.<\/p>\n

Course Prerequisites:<\/b> none<\/p>\n

Learning Goals<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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  1. Technological competence:<\/strong> you are functional with a diversity of technologies, software, moving data from one form to another, and learning how to solve problems.<\/li>\n
  2. Methodological competence:<\/strong>\u00a0Given an understanding of the technologies, you understand the process for addressing questions and generating understanding in ES and Geography<\/li>\n
  3. Mapping competence:<\/strong> Understand and be able to use guidelines for creating effective maps and using GIS to effectively communicate and understand.<\/li>\n
  4. Critical competence:<\/strong> Understand mapping (and all geospatial technologies) as powerful and complex (eg., propositions rather than representations), and open to a range of insights from perspectives such as feminism and indigenous theory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Readings<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Making Maps<\/i><\/b> (3rd edition, 2016) by John Krygier and Denis Wood was written for this course and is based on the lectures I developed for mapping courses at OWU. I don’t plan to spend too much time lecturing, but will review each of the chapters as they correspond with key steps in the mapping process we’ll engage in over the semester. I’ll ask students to refer to Making Maps<\/em> when evaluating the project (mid-term and final evaluation). A few other key readings are linked to the schedule and will be discussed over the semester.<\/p>\n

    Lab Exercises<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    The individual lab exercises in Geography 112 build step by step into a final course project. It is important that you attend class when the exercises are explained,<\/b> as I will often lead you through the steps necessary to complete the exercise. Take advantage of the in-class work time, as I can help you with the myriad of problems and glitches that you are bound to run into. It is also important to complete the exercises on time,<\/b> as new exercises often depend on the completion of the previous exercise. A significant part of your grade on individual exercises is determined by completing the exercise on time.<\/p>\n

    Each student will keep a dated blog for the course, containing documentation of all work pertaining to the lab project.<\/b> This Lab Blog<\/b> will contain comments on problems and solutions you run into while working on lab exercises and documentation of work you are asked to complete in particular exercises (for example, some exercises ask you to define terms, or review a WWW site). The content on the blog will be evaluated and used to determine your final project grade<\/p>\n

    Computer Skills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Students in Geography 112 will acquire basic competence in the meh Windows operating system, Excel spreadsheet, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online software, and HTML. This course will provide basic instruction in all of these software applications, but students will be expected to take initiative to learn additional details about the software and to solve problems as they arise. Students should expect to spend time outside of scheduled hours to complete the course project<\/b> although I have included in-class time to work on the project. The GIS and Mapping Lab is open between 7 am and 7 pm Monday through Friday. Students in Geography 112 will be provided with access to the Lab evenings and weekends.<\/p>\n

    Evaluation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n