Course Overview
Provides an introduction to GIS concepts and the elements of desktop mapping for mineral exploration projects. Students will create a compilation of mineral exploration data while gaining the basic techniques and knowledge required to work with GIS databases. Topics covered include data organization and integration, map projections, digitizing and data accuracy, queries and effective map design. The course uses MapInfo Professional, a widely used desktop mapping application in the mineral exploration and mining industry. The course is designed for geoscientists, exploration technicians, and others involved with GIS and map making in mineral exploration. Windows familiarity is required and knowledge of MS Excel is beneficial. No previous experience with MapInfo is necessary.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the principle of GIS and desktop mapping.
- Outline different data and file formats used in GIS and their integration.
- Recall different map projections and datums used in map creation.
- Explain the basics of digitizing in MapInfo.
- Describe GIS database systems including data storage and table organization.
- Perform simple database queries.
- Outline elements of effective map design.
- Create a small compilation of exploration and base map data.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2005
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