Department of Urban and Regional Planning
College of Design, Construction, and Planning, University of Florida.
431 Architecture Building, Gainesville FL 32611.
Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: CLASS PERIODS:
    Matherly Hall, Room 0016
    Monday 3-4 periods (9:35 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
    Wednesday 4 period (10:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
OFFICE HOURS:
    Available via phone/email constantly. Class communication via Canvas. Office hours virtual, via Skype, Friday 1pm-3pm. Other meetings, by appointment.
PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE FULFILLMENTS: Three Credits

REQUIREMENTS: No prerequisites. No textbook. GIS software, lecture notes, assigned readings, handouts, data and class exercises will all be provided digitally. Required, laptop with Windows.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
    This course provides a general understanding of the fundamental principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); a hands on software experience using ArcGIS 10 (an ESRI desktop product); a real world experience with a community problem to be solved by applying spatial data analysis and techniques.
ORGANIZATION:
    This course is organized in 11 Lectures, 15 Learning Exercises, 2 Computer Demonstration Tutorials, 3-4 Class Quizzes, 8 Homework Assignments, 1 Exam, and 1 Final Project in teams. Detailed schedule here.
GRADING:

    I use a progressive evaluation approach with a premium on learning and accomplishment rather than on effort or compliance. Below is a broad guideline that I use to assess your progress in learning and which shapes according to individual performance. Overall, I try to place an equal weight between the theoretical and the applied portions of the course.

  • Class Participation and Class Quizzes (3-4) 12% - individual evaluation
  • Home Assignments and Home Exercises (7-8) 22% - individual evaluation
  • Midterm Examination 33% - individual grade
  • Final Project 33% (presentation and paper) - group grade
Assignments turned in late without instructor's approval will be decreased one grade level. No student is allowed to miss the mid-term exam or the final project presentation without prior approval.

ATTENDANCE:
    Students are expected to attend classes and give notification in the event of a conflict. Every effort will be made to accommodate students with a legitimate reason for missing classes. UF attendance policies here.
ACCOMMODATION:
    Students in need of special accommodation must register with the Dean of Students Office. This office will provide them the appropriate documentation for submission to me.
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