OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/10/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
| Conestoga Course Code |
INFO1820 |
| Host College |
Mohawk College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
MO-INFO10233 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
12/17/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$409.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
Gain an understanding of GIS fundamental concepts and terminology, including the role of GIS in business, government, surveying, and natural resources. Learn how to create and manipulate data using GIS. Examine the collection, management, analysis, and presentation of spatial data, concepts of database systems, data modeling, and digital mapping. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 60%, Quizzes 40% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
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| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
Quantum GIS (free download) |
| Additional |
The required software works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but all instructions and tutorials will be based in a Windows environment. |
| Textbook Information |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
GIS Fundamentals |
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| Author |
Paul Bolstad |
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| Publisher |
XanEdu |
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| Edition |
6th |
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| ISBN |
9781593995522 |
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