GIS Courses at ISU

Ia LL 461I. Introduction to GIS Landscape Modeling.
Cr. 4. SS. Introduction to geographic information technologies for natural resources application including GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, and Cartography. Students will learn theoretical concepts of these technologies as well as application to a real world problem. The course will include learning how to set up a GIS project, collect field data, synthesize and analyze data from a variety of sources, and present project to sponsoring organizations. Tools will include ArcView GIS, image analysis software, field collection software, and presentation software. The course will emphasize field collection of data requiring students to work individually and in groups. Syllabus

NREM 446/546. Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management. .(2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 12 credits in the student's major at the 300 level or above. Emphasis on the use of GPS as a data collection tool for GIS. Basic theory of GPS. Use of Global Positioning System technology for spatial data collection and navigation. Post-processing and real-time correction of GPS data. GPS data transfer to GIS for mapping applications. Use of GIS to construct waypoints for use in GPS navigation. Course uses Trimble GPS and ArcView GIS

A E 525. Geographic Information Science
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F. Prereq: C R P 451. Introduction to geographic information science. Advanced topics in GIS, spatial and non-spatial data acquisition, spatial data structures and algorithms. GIS operations and applications. Decision making in a GIS context. GIS planning and implementation. GIS standard. Global environmental applications. GIS policy, ethical, and legal issues. Multimedia and intelligent GIS. Emerging issues.

A Ecl 350. Ecological Methods
This course includes 3 weeks of lab sessions in in which the students learn to use Arc/View. The accompanying lecture material covers the basics of GIS ideas, and landscape metrics like diversity, patch connectivity, shape, etc. In lab the 4H Camp is used as the field site. Students are also required to do modules of the GIS virtual campus at ESRI.com. The lab may expand to 4 lab weeks on GIS next year.

A Ecl 565X. GIS Applications to Natural Resources.
(0-4) 3 crs. S. Prereq.: Senior or graduate student classification in a natural resources major. Introduction to GIS operations and applications for natural resources management, emphasizing ESRI software. Auto-tutorial instruction, class discussion and on-line information exchange. Data-based team projects to apply GIS techniques to management questions. Team oral and written presentations of project proposals, progress reports, and completion reports. Materials fee.

C E 215. Basic Surveying
(1-3) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Competence in algebra and trigonometry. Fundamentals of observing distances, elevations, and angles. Traversing. Irregular areas. Earthwork volumes. Circular and parabolic curves. Construction staking. Materials fee. Not available for graduation credit in civil or construction engineering.

C E 513. Geodetic and Satellite Surveying
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 2000. Prereq: 111. Triangulation and trilateration observation and computation. Precise leveling. Electronic distance measuring instrument calibration. Geodetic astronomy for latitude and longitude determination. Global positioning systems of satellite observation and computation. Materials fee.

C E 517. Analytical Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F. Prereq: 111. Theory and practice of stereoplotting systems. Planning and execution of photogrammetric projects. Concepts, principles, and methods of analytical photogrammetry. Creation of digital terrain models and basemaps for geographic information systems (GIS). Use of computer aided design and GIS software. Materials fee.

C E 519. Remote Sensing and Digital Photogrammetry
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: 517. Electromagnetic spectrum and theoretical basis of remote sensing. Remote sensing systems including multispectral scanners, microwave and radar images. Image analysis of digital data from various databases using a variety of software packages. Observation of strips and blocks of digital data and their adjustment. Calibration of photogrammetric systems. Materials fee.

C R P 451. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
(Dual-listed with 551.) (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.

C R P 452 Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis (Dual-listed with CRP 552X)
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: CRP451 or instructor permission. Extensive coverage of geo-relational database concept and design, GIS database creation and maintenance, geographic data manipulation and analysis, GIS output generation and geographic data presentation. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.

For 345. Natural Resource Photogrammetry and Photo-Interpretation.
(2-3) Cr. 2 to 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification. Nonmajors should enroll for 2 credits, majors should enroll for 3 credits. Use of aerial photos and remotely sensed imagery in resource management. Training in techniques of photo measurement, interpretation, and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Principles of remote sensing. 2-credit course terminates at end of 11 weeks. Materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Geol 553. Computer Mapping.
(2-4) Cr. 4. Alt. F. Prereq: Geol 305. Jacobson. Preparation of digital geologic maps, contour maps, and related drawings using AutoCAD and GIS software. Includes the techniques for plotting and analyzing spatial data associated with maps. Materials fee.

LA 302. Regional Landscape Design.
(1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 301 or permission of instructor. Land use and natural resource data used in the regional landscape planning and design process. Review of data characteristics, landscape analysis techniques, environmental impact assessment, geographic information systems, and their applications to regional level design. Identifying opportunities and limitations of landscape characteristics in planning and design for human use. Materials fee, field trip fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.

LA 361. Landscape Inventory and Analysis
Landscape Inventory and Analysis is an intermediate level course in landscape planning emphasizing landscape patterns, landscape data sources, landscape analysis techniques, and geographic information systems (GIS). Landscape planning involves landscape architects and other professionals concerned about the location, kind, and quality of land use.

LA 567X Advanced GIS Landscape Modeling
Application of GIS modeling techniques to landscape planning and management issues. Modeling applications for studio projects, outreach projects, and research projects. Use of descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, including logit modeling (logistic regression), spatial statistics, geo-statistics, environmental diversity indices, Boolean logic, and map algebra.

Stat 505. Environmental Statistics.
(2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: 341 or 447; 401. Basic ideas of statistical modeling for environmental applications; causation versus association; ecotoxicology; limits of detection; spatial statistics; geostatistics, kriging, spatial sampling; hierarchical modeling, Bayesian methodology.

Stat 606. Spatial Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: 511, 543. General spatial models; spatial data analysis; continuous spatial variation, geostatistics, kriging; lattice data, conditional models, joint models; image analysis; point patterns, randomness, clustering, random sets.