GEOG 1040 - Mobile Mapping With GPS

Credits: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operation, basic geodesy and coordinate system, basic project planning, apply basic mapping skills, create and use data dictionaries, set up and operate GPS receivers, college field data, and import data into a GIS. Students operate a professional level GPS receiver and software package for the class work. This class is applicable for all majors who need to collect data for input into a CAD or GIS mapping system; i.e. agriculture, engineering, engineering/surveying technology, anthropology, construction trades, and law enforcement.