{"id":13,"date":"2013-11-04T20:54:20","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T02:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mancini.brandonu.ca\/wiseman-courses\/gis1\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T11:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T16:47:37","slug":"gis1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/people.brandonu.ca\/wiseman\/courses\/gis1\/","title":{"rendered":"38\/42:286 GIS I: Principles of Spatial Data and Cartographic Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instructors:<\/strong> Lecture, Dr. Dion J. Wiseman; Laboratory, Ms. Wenonah van Heyst
\nOffices:<\/strong> Brodie Room 4-07
\nOffice Hours:<\/strong> Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm; or by Appointment
\nPhone:<\/strong> 727-9774
\nEmail:<\/strong> wiseman@brandonu.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Course\u00a0Resources<\/h2>\n

<\/strong>Required Text:<\/strong> Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 9th ed. 2019, Chang.
\nOptional Text:<\/strong> Cartography: Thematic Map Design, 6th ed. 2009, Dent, et al.
\nNotes: Both texts will also be used for 38\/42:376, GIS II: Spatial Data Management and Analysis.\u00a0Copies of both texts will be available on reserve in the main library.<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/h2>\n

This course is designed as an introductory level GIS course for students who plan to work with and create maps using GPS or other geospatial data in their chosen field of study or future careers. The objectives are to provide you with a solid theoretical and applied background in the types and characteristics of geospatial data with an emphasis on the principles of cartographic design required to produce a technically correct and aesthetically pleasing map. The laboratory component of the course will provide students with practical experience in the use of GIS software and will focus on procedures for creating and importing geospatial data and the application of cartographic techniques used to select, classify, and symbolize those data to produce professional map products.<\/p>\n

This course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work with and map geospatial, and sufficient background to build your GIS skill set through individual study. The objectives of the next course, 38\/42:386 GIS II, are to provide you with the background necessary to build and manage geospatial databases and conduct relevant geospatial analysis. That course is intended for students who are either pursuing a career as a GIS technician OR for those who will be expected to work with geospatial data and GIS in their future careers.<\/p>\n

Grading Scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Midterm<\/td>\n20-30%*<\/td>\n> 90%<\/td>\nA+<\/td>\n70 – 72%<\/td>\nB-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final<\/td>\n20-30%*<\/td>\n85 – 89%<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n67 – 69%<\/td>\nC+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab Assignments<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n80 – 84%<\/td>\nA-<\/td>\n63 – 66%<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab Quiz 1<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n77 – 79%<\/td>\nB+<\/td>\n60 – 62%<\/td>\nC-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab Quiz 2<\/td>\n15%<\/td>\n73 – 76%<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n\u00a050 – 59%<\/td>\nD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n* var. wght.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n< 50%<\/td>\nF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tentative Course Outline<\/h2>\n

1. Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n