Geographic Information Systems
GIST 7100 - Fundamentals of GIS
This course provides an overview of the theory, concepts and related disciplines of GIS. Topics include fundamental terminology and technologies associated with GIS, practical examples of GIS applications, raster and vector spatial data representations, the data modelling process, concepts of file and database systems, methods of data collection, extraction, translation and loading; spatial analysis and geoprocessing, data quality, spatial data management, and organizational issues. (3 Credits)
Winter 2012
| Jan 17-Apr 03 | 12 Weeks | $640.00 | CRN: 70584 |
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| Jan 17-Apr 03 | Tue | 18:30-22:15 | BBY SW3 2635 |
| Instructor: Michael Hill |
| Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF]. |
Spring/Summer 2012
| Apr 11-Jun 27 | 12 Weeks | $640.00 | CRN: 55230 |
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| Apr 11-Jun 27 | | | NET |
| Note: Before you start the course, there are a few things you need to read and understand about online learning courses at BCIT: Is online learning for you? http://www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must provide an active email address when registering or check your my.bcit.ca email account for start-up instructions to be sent to you for this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at http://www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ - If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via email. For more information please contact Maryann_Newmeyer@bcit.ca |
| Note: Internet delivery format. |
