Spring 2017
Sustainability and the Built Environment, Geodesign
College of Design, Construction, and Planning, University of Florida,
431 Architecture Building, Gainesville FL 32611
Schedule
COURSE INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW - WEEK 1 [1.5.17]
  • Instructor and Students Introductions
  • Course Introduction and Objectives
  • Course Logistics and Timeline
  • Definitions: GIS vs. Geodesign
  • Questions and Answers
View/Download Lecture Slides | Home Assignment 1
WORKING WITH RASTER GIS - WEEK 2 [1.10.17 - 1.12.17]
  • More on Function Types
  • Data Conversion
  • Solving Spatial Problems
  • Creating a Suitability Map - Continuing
  • Suitability Model - Tutorial Demo Continuing
View/Download Lecture Slides | 1 Class Learning Exercise | Home Assignment 2
MODEL BUILDER - WEEK 3 [1.17.17 - 1.19.17]
  • What is a Model
  • Computer Simulation Models
  • Model Builder in ArcGIS
  • Model Builder' Interface
  • Using the Model Builder
View/Download Lecture Slides | Computer Demonstration | 1 Class Learning Exercise | Home Assignment 3
MODEL BUILDER - WEEK 4 [1.24.17 - 1.26.17]
  • Developing a Locational Model
  • From Process Model to Locational Model
  • Computer Demonstration
  • Class Assignment
View/Download Lecture Slides | HomeAssignment 4
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View/Download Lecture Slides| HomeAssignment 5 | 3 Class Exercises
START OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECT - WEEK 6 [2.7.17 - 2.9.17]
  • Project Introduction
  • Determination of Project's Criteria
  • Data Collection and Exploration
  • Data Processing and Assembly
Project Title | Project Guide
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CONTINUING - WEEK 7 [2.14.17 - 2.16.17]
  • Project Blueprint
  • Process Diagram
  • Process Analysis
  • Method Development
Home Assignment
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CONTINUING - WEEK 8 [2.21.17 - 2.23.17]
  • Methods Implementation
  • Results and Testing
MID TERM EXAMINATION - WEEK 9 [2.28.17 - 3.2.17]
  • Project Presentation
  • Class Critique and Discussions
  • Project Paper
SPRING BREAK [3.4.17 - 3.11.17]
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View/Download Lecture Slides | 1 Class Exercise
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CONTINUING - WEEK 11 [3.21.17 - 3.23.17]
  • Final Method Consolidation
  • Refinement of Data and Parameters
  • Transfer of Processes to Model Builder
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CONTINUING - WEEK 12 [3.28.17 - 3.30.17]
  • Transfer of Processes to Model Builder
  • Running the Model
  • Refining the Model
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CONTINUING - WEEK 13 [4.4.17 - 4.6.17]
  • Running the Model Generating two Alternatives (based on parameter change)
  • Running the Model Generating two Alternatives (based on method change)
PRESENTATION OF FINAL RESULTS - WEEK 14 [4.11.17 - 4.13.17]
FINAL WRITE UP AND CLASS SUMMARY- WEEK 15 [4.18.17]
  • Comprehensive Final Paper (builds upon previous papers)
  • Reflections and Conclusions
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