GEOS 409 - GIS Data Capture I

Course Description
GIS Data Capture I introduces the learner to the considerations and processes involved in the data capture stage of the geographic information system (GIS) development cycle. Topics include basic geospatial concepts, geospatial data models, and data acquisition techniques such as digitizing, global positioning system (GPS), remote sensing, and geocoding.

3 Credits:

Technical Requirements

Purchasing the Textbook: Go to http://www.bookstore.sait.ca/buy_main.asp, select Campus Term (Distance Learning) and click GO, select Distance Online, click on your course, and add the book to your cart.

Technical Requirements for distance education students:

Students are required to have a computer with Windows Operating System and also the computer must have the necessary system requirements (https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/system-requirements/latest/arcgis-desktop-system-requirements.htm) to run ArcGIS Software.
Technical Support is not available for Mac users.
Dual monitors are beneficial but not necessary.
Computers should have microphones and speakers.

This course has exams that need to be proctored. Learn more about ProctorU fees and personal computer set-up requirements including microphone and webcam. LINK: https://www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses/distance-education/book-your-exam-proctor

© 2015-2018, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). All Rights Reserved.
Distance Fee
895
International Distance Fee
3259.05
Registration Statement
View course dates and times.