STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      To provide the student an initial look at the GIS industry and an opportunity to promote and broaden his/her philosophy and understanding of the GIS profession.

 II.     A hands-on educational experience for students who want to understand how GIS is incorporated into a real-world project.

 III.    To increase knowledge of GIS in managing spatial and mappable information in a real-world setting.

 IV.     To increase the student¿s critical thinking and analytical thought process by being an active member in a GIS project.

 V.      To strengthen relationships between agencies/companies and Pikes Peak Community College.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introductions and orientations to the cooperative company/agency.

 II.     Project description and objectives is reviewed with the student by cooperative supervisor.

 III.    Student completes GIS project.

 IV.     Evaluation of student¿s work with cooperative supervisor and academic instructor.