College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline-1. Division/Center
Occupational & Career Programs
2. Program and Course Number: NR 68
3. Course Title __Introduction to ArcGIS_______________________________________
4. __X__ New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:_________________
____ Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
____ Check here if catalog description is being changed.
_____ Delete (Reason for deletion: ____________________________________________________)
5. Of what approved program is this course a part? __GIS Certificate Program_________
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code __0115.00__
Is the course a "required course"?__X___ an "additional requirement"?_____
(In a certificate or degree program)
6. Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal).
The course is a necessary component of the GIS Certificate Program. It provides the in-depth knowledge of the
ESRI ArcGIS software deemed necessary by potential employers who utilize GIS software.
7. Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number).
Students completing the GIS Certificate program, students interested in GIS and members of the community
currently interested in or employed in fields utilizing GIS and GPS.
8. Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses (modify/overlap/replace)?
None
9. Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class.
Presently have:
Need to acquire: (include cost)
ArcGIS software (covered by VTEA grant money)
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) __Full-time__________________________
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week? ____________ ___________________
11. Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or can the necessary resources be
acquired within the existing budget?
Yes ___X_
No ________
Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to the Course Proposal form.
12. Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered District-wide.)
Where Scheduled? _____________________________________
When Scheduled? Semester(s) __Spring__________
Day __X___ Evening _____
13. Special Fees ______
14. Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.):
15. Submitted by ___Ross Tomlin____________ Tel. Ext._________
Date ___12/4/00_______
16. Submitting Division/Center Review _______________________
Date _________________
17. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Date _________________
18. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Date _________________
Approved by Curriculum Committee ______
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE __12/4/00_______________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: __NR 68__________________________
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) ______________
COURSE TITLE _____ Introduction to ArcGIS____________________________________
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An in-depth analysis and practice of advanced GIS concepts, using ESRI ArcGIS
software, needed to develop and maximize spatial and attribute data for the production of computer generated maps, charts,
and graphs. The collection and analysis of GPS data and its application in GIS will be covered. ArcMap, a module of
ArcGIS, will be introduced.
NOTE:
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topi
Overview of GIS data relative to ArcGIS software and data model technologies
ArcGIS interfaces (GUI, command line), software modules, “tools”
Overview of Global Positioning Systems
GPS data use in a GIS
Construction and structure of spatial data sets (implementing file management)
Formatting data for import to ArcGIS, constructing spatial data in ArcGIS
ArcGIS coverage feature classes and data conversion to ArcGIS formats
Display and correction of topological errors
Introduction to the ArcMap module of ArcGIS
Creating and editing spatial data sets
Cartographic symbolization and display; integrating ArcGIS maps to MS Word documents
Attributing spatial features and themes
Creating feature and thematic attributes, joining existing data tables to features
Creating and maintaining (insert, update, delete) related Access data tables
Edge-matching existing spatial data, creating new spatial data
Display and query of spatial and tabular databases
Spatial data analysis
Intersect, union, identity functions, buffering, and boundary dissolving
Map composition considerations and objectives
Final project
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No ________
Corequisite?
No ____X___
Recommended Preparation?
No ____X___
Yes _NR 65 or previous ArcView experience
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation__Students must have a strong understanding of the
ArcView software, as NR 68 builds on this knowledge.
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III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments,
e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives
in the area of "critical thinking." Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Develop skills to successfully operate ArcGIS software
2. Construct, import, and register spatial data
3. Create, import, and manipulate Info files
4. Successfully use ArcMap to create and construct data layers
5. Design and produce professional layouts utilizing spatial and attribute data
6. Effectively analyze spatial and attribute data
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of GPS (Global Positioning System)
8. Set up and operate Trimble GPS units in the field
9. Download and correct data from GPS units
10. Export data from GPS units into GIS software
11. Create maps from GIS analysis using different search parameters.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for non-credit courses.
Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems,
formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
1. Students perform exercises designed to assess proper techniques in utilizing ArcGIS software.
2. Students will apply analytical skills to effectively classify and manipulate spatial and attribute data for the preparation of map layouts.
3. Students produce layouts to display, synthesize, and evaluate data in a format that is clear, organized, and pleasing to the end user,
while maintaining cartographic standards.
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If category A is not checked, the department
must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which demonstrate standard English usage
(grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and essay development. In grading these assignments, instructors shall use,
whenever possible, the English Department’s rubric for grading the ENGL 150 exit essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
__ essay exam(s)
__ term or other paper(s)
___ laboratory report(s)
__ written homework
__ reading report(s)
__ other (specify) ________________________________
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
_X_ The course is primarily computational in nature.
_X_ The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
_X_ exam(s)
_X_ quizzes
_X_ homework problems
__ laboratory report(s)
_X_ field work
_X_ other (specify) __Computerized map layouts______________________
C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
_X_ class performance(s)
_X_ field work
_X_ performance exam(s)
_X_ other (specify) __Computerized map layouts____________________________________
D. Objective examinations, including:
_X_ multiple choice
_X_ true/false
_X_ matching items
_X_ completion
_X_ other (specify) __computerized map layouts___________________
E.
Other (specify) _________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
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IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: ___Getting Started with ArcInfo___
__X__
Required
Edition:_ latest_____
______
Alternate
Author: __Booth, Bob____
______ Recommended
Publisher:__ ___ESRI Press________________________________
Date Published: __1999_______
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
______ Yes.
Basis for determination:
______ is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or Center Dean)
OR
__X____ has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall Readability Index Scale.
______ No
Request for Exception Attached.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must
treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of
class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class
time the students in this class do the following:
__X__ Study
__X__ Answer questions
__X__ Skill practice
__X__ Required reading
__X__ Problem solving activity or exercise
_____ Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
_____ Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
_____ Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
__X__ Other (specify) _Computerized map layouts_____________________________
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V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
__2___ Weekly ______ TOTAL
Lab:
__6____ Weekly ______ TOTAL
No. of Weeks __S___ (S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
more-than-minimum required hours.)
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size __30___
Units __4.0__ or
Variable Unit Range ______
7. Grading Standard
__X___Letter Grade Only
______CR/NC Only
______Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
______Introductory
______1st course in sequence
______Exploratory
6. Transferability___X___ CSU ______ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses (include
course #s)
__Cal Poly FNR318 __Chico GEOG 219_________
Articulation with UC requested ______
2. TLUs __9.0____
3.
Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes __X__ No
8. Is course repeatable ______ Yes ___X__ No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
______Total Enrollments
______Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area _________
CSU/GE Area _________
IGETC Area _________
9. SAM Classification __C___
Course Classification __I____
4. Method of Instruction:
_____ Lecture
_____ Lab
__X__ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
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