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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.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
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