STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Map the distribution of wildlife

 II.     Analyze land use trends over time

 III.    Analyze spatial relationships between wildlife and land use

 IV.     Map mining activities over a region

 V.      Analyze spatial relationships between mines and protected areas

 VI.     Analyze a watershed, including road density, proximity of roads to streams, and susceptibility of roads to erosion

 VII.    Analyze threats to stream health and water quality in a watershed

 VIII.   Analyze canopy cover, stream gradient, and geology in relation to fish habitat

 IX.     Analyze land ownership patterns and conservation efforts

 X       Assess the quality of GIS data used to plan a timber sale using images, field data, and photographs

 XI.     Analyze timber sale units in relation to steep slopes, streams, sensitive plant species, and old growth stands

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Analyzing Habitat Loss for Endangered Species

 II.     Evaluating Mineral Potential and Development

 III.    Watershed Analysis I

 IV.     Watershed Analysis II

 V.      Environmental Analysis of a Proposed Timber Sale

 VI.     Assessing Data Quality