STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Define GIS data types and processes.

 2. Interpret conceptual and applied GIS uses of the relational data model.

 3. Compare advantages and disadvantages of standard spatial data models, including the nature of vector, raster, and object-oriented models, in the context of spatial data used in the workplace.

 4. Describe examples of geospatial data analysis in which spatial relationships such as distance, direction, and topologic relationships (e.g. adjacency, connectivity, and overlap) are particularly relevant.

 5. Identify sources of geographic data, principles of data transfer, and geographic data formats.

 6. Use geospatial software tools to perform basic GIS analysis functions, including spatial measurement, data query and retrieval, vector overlay, and raster analysis.

 7. Analyze earth geometry and its approximations, including geoids, ellipsoids, and spheres.

 8. Evaluate georeferencing systems, including coordinate systems and land partitioning systems.

 9. Differentiate datums, horizontal and vertical.

 10. Apply map projections.

 11. Perform vector data geoprocessing.

 12. Perform raster data geoprocessing.

 13. Define data quality, including geometric accuracy, thematic accuracy, resolution and precision.

 14. Apply principles of surveying, including numerical methods such as coordinate geometry, least-squares adjustment, and network adjustments.

 15. Prepare data input, including field data collection, digitizing, scanning, and data conversion.

 16. Calculate and interpret statistical measures of the accuracy of a digital data set..

 17. Integrate metadata, standards and infrastructure.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Introduction

 II. The Nature of Geographic Data

 III. Information Systems

 IV. GIS Software

 V. GIS Business Applications

 VI. GIS Data Collection and Process

 VII. Georeference

 VIII. GIS Data Models

 IX. GIS Databases, Attribute Query and Analysis

 X. GIS Services

 XI. Spatial Analysis

 XII. Spatial Modeling

 XIII. Geovisualization

 XIV. GIS Organization Management

 XV. GIS Project Development