SPRING 2011

GEOGRAPHY 4302 / 5302

ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Dr. Kevin R. Mulligan Class: MW 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Office: 208 Holden Hall Phone: 742-2466 x 243
Office Hours: TuTh 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. or by appointment. Email: kevin.mulligan@ttu.edu
Lab Instructors: Chris Van Nice, 211 Holden Hall, chris.van-nice@ttu.edu

Course web site: http://gis.ttu.edu/geog4302

Course Objective: This course is a second course in GIS designed as a continuation of GEOG 3300/5300. The intent
of the course is to learn the principle extensions to ArcGIS and related topics dealing with the creation and analysis of
GIS data, data sources, advanced cartographic techniques and Internet mapping.
Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, students will be able to:
1) explain the difference between the vector, raster and TIN data models,
2) apply advanced geoprocessing techniques in the analysis of vector and raster data,
3) apply advanced cartographic techniques in the creation publication quality maps,
4) obtain and use GIS data from Internet sources and evaluate the quality of the data.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment and ArcGIS. These requirements
can be fulfilled with GEOG 3300/5300 or an equivalent course.
Laboratory: You are required to enroll in the lab for either GEOG 4302/5302.
Required Text: none (we will use the Esri Virtual Campus as an online resource)
Required USB Flash Drive: To save your work, you will need to purchase a USB flash drive. Given that GIS data can
take up a lot of space, a 2 GB flash (or larger) is recommended.
Assessment and Grading: Your grade in this course will be based on several factors: 1) a midterm and final exam,
2) completion of a class project, and 3) completion of a final project. The midterm and final exams will each be worth
100 points. The class project will be worth 40 points and the final project will be worth 60 points. Your grade is therefore
based on a total of 300 points. To ensure a grade in this course you must meet the following minimum requirements:
A - 90%, B - 80%, C - 70%, D - 60%.
Exam: The midterm and final exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer and short essay
questions. The exams will be based upon the materials covered in the lectures and lab..
Class Attendance: You are expected to attend all of the scheduled classes. An excused absence does not relieve you of
meeting all of the course requirements. If you have any problems during the semester, please let me know.
Missed Information: If you miss a lab, it is your responsibility to complete the exercise on your own (or with the help of
your classmates).
Withdrawing: You are responsible for dropping the class. The last day to drop is Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011.
Disability Statement: Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the
course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students
should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note
instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student
Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office
at 335 West Hall or 806-742-2405.
 SPRING 2011
CLASS SCHEDULE
GEOGRAPHY 4302 / 5302

LECTURE LAB TOPIC

JAN 12 Introduction (course topics and logistics) no lab

17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no class no lab

19 Review of the ArcGIS Environment

24 Discrete and Continuous Rasters 1 Map Assignment 1

26 Digital Elevation Models Esri VC Working with Rasters 1,2 and 3

31 Spatial Analyst - Getting Started 2 Map Assignment 2

FEB 02 Spatial Analyst- Analyzing Surfaces Esri VC Spatial Analyst 1 and 2

07 Spatial Analyst - Working with Map Algebra 3 Map Assignment 3

09 Spatial Analyst - Interpolating Raster Surfaces Esri VC Spatial Analyst 3 and 4

14 Spatial Analyst - Mapping Distance and Density 4 Map Assignment 4

16 Spatial Analyst - Cell, Neighborhood and Zonal Statistics Esri VC Spatial Analyst 5 and 6

21 3D Analyst – Introduction to ArcGIS 3D Analyst 5 Map Assignment 5

23 3D Analyst – Displaying 3D data Esri VC 3D Analyst 1 and 2

28 3D Analyst – Symbolizing and Analyzing Data 6 Map Assignment 6

MAR 02 3D Analyst – Creating and Converting 3D Data Esri VC 3D 3 and 4

07 Review of the Spatial and 3D Extensions 7 Map Assignment 7

09 EXAM 1 Esri VC 3D Analyst 5, 6 and 7

Spring Break – no class

21 Introduction to the Class Project 8 Map Assignment 8 - class project

23 The Geostatistical Analyst Extension Esri VC Geostatistical Analyst 1

28 Using Map Services 9 Map Assignment 9 - class project

30 Creating a Map Services Esri VC Natural Resources 1 and 2

APR 04 Virtual Globes - Working with ArcGIS Explorer 10 Map Assignment 10 - class project
06 Virtual Globes - Working with Google Earth Esri VC Natural Resources 3 and 4

11 Working with Bing Maps 11 Final Project - (open lab time)

13 Managing Spatial Data - File Geodatabases Esri VC Managing Geodatabases 1 and 2

18 Managing Spatial Data - Personal Geodatabase 12 Final Project (open lab time)
20 Managing Spatial Data - Enterprise Environment Esri VC Managing Geodatabases 3 and 4

25 University Holiday - no class 13 Final Project (open lab time)

27 Designing and Building a GIS

MAY 02 Creating Metadata and Data Dictionaries 14 Open Lab - (Mon, Tues, Wed)
04 Individual Study Day – no class

09 EXAM 2 - Monday, May 09, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. FINAL PROJECT DUE at FINAL EXAM