Several GIS courses will be offered at the University of Southern Maine this
summer and fall that may be of interest:
For scheduling and locations, please see Mainestreet (
https://peportal.maine.edu/)
Information on the USM GIS program and certificate is available at
www.usm.maine.edu/gis
Summer 2012 offering includes:
GEO 108/ESP 108/CPD622: Introduction to ArcGIS
An introduction to the ArcGIS software, stressing basic operation of this
popular GIS package. Topics covered include system navigation, data display,
data download, and printing public domain and user-created geographical data
sets.
Fall 2012 offerings include:
GEO 108/ESP 108/CPD622: Introduction to ArcGIS
An introduction to the ArcGIS software, stressing basic operation of this
popular GIS package. Topics covered include system navigation, data display,
data download, and printing public domain and user-created geographical data
sets.
GEO 308/608: GIS Applications I
Students are introduced to vector-based geographical information systems
(GIS). Topics include overviews of geospatial technologies, spatial
analysis, GIS data, system operation, the interpretation of results, and
professional practices. The course comprises a weekly lecture and
laboratory. Students are evaluated with tests, laboratory assignments, and
on the basis of a substantial project. Prerequisite: one of the following:
ESP/GEO 108, GEO 208, GEO 305, GEY 202, GEY 204, GEO/GEY 340, or permission
of instructor.
GEO 408/GEO 618: GIS Applications II
Students explore the use of geographical information systems (GIS) in
research and professional environments. Building upon knowledge and skills
developed in GEO 308, students design and execute a substantial project.
Project design focuses on generating hypotheses, planning time lines and
individual work assignments, and identifying technical and data resources.
Projected execution is undertaken using a variety of raster, vector, and
graphical user interface (GUI) software, as appropriate. Prerequisite: GEO
308 or permission of instructor.
GEO 305/605: Remote Sensing
Theory and techniques of image processing and analysis for remotely sensed
digital data acquired from airplane and satellite platforms. Topics include
image enhancement and classifications, spectral analysis, and landscape
change detection techniques. Practical applications of natural and built
landscapes are considered using remotely sensed datasets and techniques.
Prerequisite: GEO 108 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Spring 2012 GIS certificate electives from other departments:
COS 160/COS 170: Structured Problem Solving: Java and Structured Programming Lab
An introduction to the use of digital computers for problem solving,
employing the Java programming language as a vehicle. Content includes
elementary control structures and data representation methods provided by
Java and the object-oriented programming methodology. Course requirements
include a substantial number of programming projects. This course must be
taken concurrently with COS 170. Offered each semester. Prerequisite:
successful completion of the USM mathematics proficiency requirement. Cr 3.
ITT 282: Computer-Aided Design
An introduction to computer-aided design systems and their relationship to
design, drafting, production, and documentation processes. Emphasis is on
understanding and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) hardware and
software. The course focuses on basic 2D and 3D functions as they generally
apply to computer-aided design applications. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites:
computer proficiency and interpretation of technical drawings. Prerequisite:
ITT 181 or instructor permission.
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