GEOG 484 - GIS Database Development
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 186613
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 8/20/2013
First Day of Class: 8/14/2013
End of Class: 10/23/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Database design, creation, maintenance, and data integration using desktop GIS software.
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 483
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Geography 484 consists of tutorials, readings, projects, and discussions concerned with how GIS software can be used to integrate geographic data compiled from varied sources. Students who successfully complete the course are able to specify and perform the tasks involved in creating a digital geographic database, including georeferencing scanned base maps, digitizing vector features, entering attribute data, and compiling metadata. The course is the third in a series of four courses that leads to Penn State's Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Systems - Traditional Track.
Schedule This Course
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|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 the current requirements, please go to https://www.e-education.psu.edu/courses/gis/techspecs.html
Please test your computer for requirements
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.