GEOG 862 - GPS and GNSS for Geospatial Professionals
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 148954
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/28/2013
First Day of Class: 5/22/2013
End of Class: 7/31/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Cultivates a working knowledge of current and future capabilities of GPS and the emerging Global Navigation Satellite System.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
GPS and GNSS for Geospatial Professionals is an elective for students in the Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems. It is also one of the elective courses students may choose as a course in the World Campus Master of GIS program. This course cultivates a working knowledge of current and future capabilities of GPS and the emerging Global Navigation Satellite System. The course consists of ten lessons of study, three quizzes and two papers, supported by discussions with instructors and peers in weekly conference calls. Prerequisite: GEOG 484.
Schedule This Course
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**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPS for Land Surveyors | 3rd | Jan Van Sickle | 9780849391958 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: For this course we recommend the minimum technical requirements outlined on our "Program Technical Requirements" page, located at https://courseware.e-education.psu.edu/courses/gis/techspecs.html. You will also need to be able to listen to MP3 files. You can do this on your computer, or via an MP3 player.
Please test your computer for requirements
Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.