GEOG 884 - Geographic Information Systems for the Geospatial Intelligence Professional
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 150034
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
How geographic information systems facilitate data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems faced by the geospatial intelligence professional.
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
GEOG 882
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
GEOG 884 is one of the courses in the five-course series required for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence. The program is designed specifically for current and aspiring geospatial intelligence professionals who are able to study only part-time and at a distance. It is offered exclusively through the Penn State World Campus. Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) leverages geographic information science and technology (including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems) with intelligence tradecraft to develop intelligence products that support national security, disaster response, and international relief efforts. Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) leverages geographic information science and technology (including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems) with intelligence tradecraft to develop intelligence products that support national security, disaster response, and international relief efforts. GEOG 884 cultivates in students the knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of geographic information systems (GIS) and the skills needed to realize their potential in the context of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft.Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
| First-time Penn State student | Phone, fax, or mail this form or Contact Us |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual of Geographic Information Systems | Marguerite Madden (ed) | 9781570830860 | Am Society for Photogrammetry | |
| ArcGIS 10.X software product. A 1yr education license currently provided free of charge - students receive during enrollment in GEOG 482, or upon request, see Software Requirements. | 10.X | ESRI Press |
Technical Requirements
Requires: For this course we recommend the minimum technical requirements outlined on our "Program Technical Requirements" page, located at https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/course_prog/geoint_techspecs
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Software Requirements
Requires: Work in this course requires the ArcGIS 10.x Desktop software products. Details on acquiring an educational software license can be found at https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/gis/faq#esri . If you have questions regarding the software, please contact the instructor.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.