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Geographic Information Systems
GIST 7108 - Fundamentals of Mapping

This introductory course will acquaint GIS students with the fundamental concepts of geomatics and will demonstrate the important relationship between surveying & mapping and GIS. Topics include an introduction to the field of geomatics, a description of the theory associated with basic survey computations, methods for determining horizontal positions and elevations, map projections, accuracy and reliability of spatial data and an introduction to positioning by GPS. The overall objective is to give students an understanding of the origin of the coordinate systems and coordinates used in the filed of geomatics. (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2010


Apr 06-Jun 2212 Weeks$615.00CRN: 58478
Apr 07-Jun 23  NET
Note: All registered students need to email their BCIT Student ID (A00...) to Maryann_Newmeyer@bcit.ca additional information on course material and set up of online learning.  Additional costs may be required for textbooks
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