FRST 182 - GIS (Forestry Applications)

This course provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) within the context of natural resources.  The emphasis will be on spatial data issues, analytical operations and how to utilize GIS to aid in better decision-making.  In this course we will utilize a two-pronged approach to attain the learning outcomes:

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labs will be hands-on with the goals of gaining a basic skill set in utilizing GIS software (ArcGIS) and applying an analytical approach to solve problems

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lectures will provide the fundamental geographic concepts upon which GIS is based.

 

General Notices:

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The 'conceptual portions' of the Virtual Campus modules are worth reading as they do provide a strong link between the material covered in lecture and the use of ArcGIS.  The material presented on these pages is also covered in the online exams for each module (for those aiming at a 'blue ribbon').
 

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Not all of the hands-on exercises are formally assigned.  However, those who work through all the material (concepts & exercises), do the exams and attain a blue ribbon will receive a 1% bonus.  Those of you who have, in the past, found themselves 'close to the next letter grade' will appreciate the value of this bonus.

 

Notices  (remember to press F5 on occasion)

Next Quiz:

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General rule - last 2 weeks of lecture
 

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Midterm 2 - March 24th

Labs:

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Week 1: Modules 1-1, 1-2, 1-3

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Week 2: Modules 2-1, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2

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Week 3: Modules 8-1, 8-2 (both parts), 5-1, 5-3, 5-4

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Week 4: Parking Lot Lab

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Week 5: Lab Quiz; Buffer Lab

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Week 6: Overlay Lab

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Week 7: Module 7-2 (7-3 optional), Model Builder Lab

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Week 9: Sorghum Tutorial, Assignment

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Week 10/11: Map Algebra Tutorial, Assignment

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Week 12/13: Deer Winter Range

 

 

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Lecture Resources

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Lab Resources

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Terms & Concepts

 

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GIS Primer - by D. Buckley

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Syllabus

 

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Marks to Date

 

 

General GIS:

bullet Intro to GIS - self learning tool (University of Melbourne)
bullet Maps, Remote Sensing & GIS - chapt.2 of 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography'
bulletESRI - Home site of the world leader in GIS software
bullet GIS Timeline - history of GIS
bullet GIS Dictionary
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GIS Resource List - Edinburgh

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GIS Portal - Links to many good GIS sites

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Geography Dictionary

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Web Resources - as rated by previous students

 

Mapping Downloads

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Google Earth

bullet NASA World Wind

Web Mapping
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Online Maps - posted by UVic

bulletWindows Live Local
bullet Google Transit
bullet Map Quest
bullet MSN Maps & Directions
bullet MSN Virtual Earth - with satelitte imagery
bullet Make a Map of BC - primarily forestry
bulletWeb Mapping Sites - Land Information BC
bullet Nanaimo CityMap
bullet NRDMap - Nanaimo Regional District
bullet Place a State - test your knowledge!

 

 

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