Integrating Computer Applications in the Resource Management RENR 5166

• Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
• Use FTP software to obtain files from a remote computer.
• Obtain GIS related information from various Internet sites.
• Obtain map and database file information from MOF and MOELP Internet sites.
• Obtain magnetic declination information from an Internet site.
• Obtain information about geodetic control monuments from an Internet site.
• Obtain technical information about various GIS software programs.
• Convert coordinates from different map projections and datums.
• Convert and import data files among different software programs.
• Use various FMEBC and SAIF tools to convert map files to different formats.
• Import RoadEng and Pathfinder files into Microstation/Maps3D.
• Import Microstation files into ArcGIS.
• Import orthophotographs into RoadEng, Pathfinder, ArcGIS and Microstation.
• Create a TIN (Triangular Irregular Network) from both contour and DEM file information.
• Use a TIN to create a view of the landscape.
• Use a TIN to create SEA (Slope, Elevation, Aspect) maps.
• Use TRIM (Terrain Resource Information Management) data for renewable resources projects.
• Describe the contents of the TRIM files.
• Convert the files from a binary to a IGDS format.
• Use BTM (Baseline Thematic Map) data files to produce a land use map of an area.
• Use FC1 and FIP (Forest Inventory and Planning) file information to produce thematic maps.
• Create contours maps that include z coordinates.
• Link database map attribute data to a digital map file.
• Create topologically correct digital map polygons.
• Create a new database file.
• Enter information in a database file.
• Create relational database queries.
• Query linked database information to produce a thematic map.
• Create map neatlines that include geographic and UTM coordinates.
• Add new linework to a digital map using basic digitizing rules.
• Enter traverse information into a program to produce closed traverses.
• Use GPS information to augment existing map information.
• Create a data dictionary.
• Complete project planning tasks in advance of going out in the field with a GPS unit.
• Obtain GPS data.
• Download and map GPS data to a digital map file.
• Produce digital presentations.
• Use a simulation model to help assess the impact of various resource management activities.
• Create Powerpoint presentations.

Effective as of Fall 2003