College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
2.
Course ID and Number: NR 65
3.
Course Title: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): FOR, NR, ENGR, GEOG
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Introduction to GIS
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):FOR-NR.AS.FOREST
TECHNICIAN; FOR-NR.AS.GIS; FOR-NR.AS.NATURAL RESOURCES; FORNR.AS.UNIVERSITY TRANSFER; FOR-NR.CA.FOREST TECHNOLOGY; FORNR.CA.GIS; DT.AS.CIVIL DESIGN; DT.CA.CIVIL DESIGN
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
Updated catalog description, course learning outcomes, themes, concepts, skills,
and learning assessments.
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Tim Baker
Tel. Ext. 4348
Division Chair: Tony Sartori
Yes
Date: 9/5/2007
Review Date: 09/19/07
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/6/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 9/28/07
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
OLD
NEW
An introduction to the use of
Geographic Information
Systems software to produce a
database of digitized and
inventory information that can
be used to create computer
generated maps, charts, and
graphs showing relationships
between different variables in
the database. The course will
focus on natural resource data
and mapping, and will utilize
the ESRI ArcView software.
Students will learn how to
operate the software, to input
data into the computer using
digitizing tablets, and to create
maps to be plotted and printed
showing different resource
relationships. Basic GPS
operation will also be
introduced.
An introduction to the concepts
and technology of Geographic
Information systems (GIS).
Students will learn the basic
theory and application of spatial
data and develop skills with
computer software to analyze and
display locational data.
Select
Select
CIS 1
ENGL 350, CIS 1
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Maximum Class Size
25
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
Course learning outcomes, course
content, learning assessments
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 9/5/2007
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: NR 65
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: SPRING 2008
TOTAL UNITS: 3
TOTAL HOURS: 90
[Lecture Units: 2
[Lecture Hours: 36
Lab Units: 1]
Lab Hours: 54]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
An introduction to the concepts and technology of Geographic Information systems (GIS).
Students will learn the basic theory and application of spatial data and develop skills with
computer software to analyze and display locational data.
Special notes or advisories:
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): ENGL 350, CIS 1
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students will have difficulty reading the text and following the tutorials without adequate
reading skills in English. Students without basic computer skills and knowledge will
struggle to keep up with learning GIS software.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Explain basic GIS concepts using appropriate termintology.
Access and evaluate spatial data from a variety of sources.
Develop queries and develop useful map products.
Utilize relevant software to manage and analyze spatial data.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
1. The utilization of spatial data to solve natural resource problems.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. The spatial relationship between various data objects and database structures.
2. The avalability and documentation of public spatial data.
3. Structure of data layers in how queries detect intersections between layers.
4. The principles of differential projections and how these impact rectifying data.
5. Visual impact on diffent displays of spatial data
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Use ESRI software to solve natural resource management scenarios (e.g. which slopes
and soil types within a forest are most prone to landslides).
2. Search and access spatial databases from the Internet.
3. Develop maps and relevant charts from spatial databases.
4. Structure database queries.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listen to lectures on the concepts of GIS and participate in discussions of how to find
and develop data for solving natural resource problems.
2. Become familiar with current GIS software through various lab tutorials and exercises.
3. Participate in group-learning to solve problems utilizing available data.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of GIS concepts and terminology on quizzes and exams.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the software and application through lab exercises.
3. Demonstrate how to access and manage geodata in lab exercises.
4. Develop class projects which produce maps as products.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
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EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Ormsby
et al.
Getting to Know ArcGIS
Title
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Date
2006
Other Appropriate Readings:
Software tutorials and web-based information
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1. FOR 216, Humboldt State University
(Campus)
2. GEOG 101, CSU-Fresno
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
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Same as above
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER NR-65
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: SCI Science
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: Nat Res
17. Recommended Prep: ENGL-350, CIS-1
Course No: 65
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 25
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: C Clearly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intro to Graphic Info Systems
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Introduction to Geographic
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
Information
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
10. National ID
(CIP):
03.0101
26. Billing Method: T-Term
11. Local ID
(TOPS):
011500
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills

Level Two Work Experience:
28. Billing Credits: 3.0
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
30. Articulation No.

Level Three:
(CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
31. Articulation Seq.
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
(course number).
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
14. Lec TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 36
Lab TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 54
Lecture/Lab TLUs: 6.0 Contact Hours: 90
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 9/28/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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