Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

GIS 1030 GIS Data Sources & Quality 3 Credits
Provides a rigorous opportunity to become knowledgeable about sources and quality of a
variety of commercial and public data available via the Internet. Much GIS data already exists
but is difficult to find, often has quality problems and may only be available in certain file formats.
The GIS professional must be able to evaluate data problems and be able to efficiently
acquire the data and convert it to his/her use. Students examine a variety of GIS data, evaluate
the meta-data and determine the quality as related to the expected end use. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010
GIS 1110 Intro to GIS Database Management 3 Credits
Introduces the concept of database structure to GIS projects and provides skill training in
the use of relational databases for spatial and multiple table queries. Structured Query
Language (SQL) is used. Students design, develop, maintain, query and modify a variety of
GIS databases. Database importing, exporting and file conversion are also covered. On
Demand Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010
GIS 1120 Desktop GIS Software Tools 3 Credits
Instruction in the use of commercial GIS viewers and associated tools used in various courses
and GIS projects. The specific product offered will vary depending on student needs and the
commercial success of the software. The course will provide training on the use of products
that are currently commercially viable. May be repeated for credit up to 9 hours with consent
of GIS coordinator. On Demand Corequisite(s): GIS 1010 or consent of GIS coordinator
GIS 1200 Global Positioning Technology 3 Credits
Provides experience in planning and executing efficient data collection ranging from digitizing
existing maps and images to collecting spatial feature attribute data with global positioning
technology and creating GIS data layers. Students will become thoroughly familiar
with GPS hardware and software and scanning and digitizing techniques to create and update
GIS databases. On Demand Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010
GIS 1600 Business Geographics 3 Credits
Focuses on the business applications of GIS primarily concerned with the analysis of customer
and demographic data in the context of the physical world. Business applications deal
with the analysis of alternative retail locations, the evaluation of market opportunities and practical
logistics. Demographic databases are queried and results visualized addressing specific
business decisions. On Demand C o re q u i s i t e ( s ) :GIS 1010 or consent of GIS coordinator
GIS 2030 Planning & Executing Projects 3 Credits
Teaches the reality of contemporary GIS work that requires cost-effective planning and execution
of projects that meet client needs and budgets. Student teams plan, bid, and execute
small GIS projects and are evaluated on their efficiency and effectiveness in meeting client
need, cost, teamwork and profitability criteria. Prepares students for independent work in GIS
2050. On Demand Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010 and 1110
GIS 2050 Independent GIS Projects 3 Credits
This course is carried out independently by the student after consultation with the GIS advisor
to specify the project deliverables. Results of the project work are reported as a seminar to
simulate delivery of the final product to the client. On Demand Prerequisite(s): GIS 2030
GIS 2120 Image & RasterGIS Analysis 3 Credits
Provides training in the use of advanced image and raster GIS tools, including the analysis
of multispectral satellite data now widely available. Students will also be trained to use
3D tools to visualize GIS data. Data from the Endeavor satellite that made the first 3D map
of the Earth will also be incorporated. Provides the analytical basis for the preparation of
raster data for use in GIS 2510. On Demand P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) : GIS 1010 and 1020; or consent
of GIS coordinator
GIS 2410 GIS Web Applications 3 Credits
Provides the opportunity for students to use the latest Internet mapping tools to deliver GIS
and location-based services via the Internet. Students will be trained to deliver GIS applications
on the Internet using a variety of tools and emerging raster and vector standards. On
Demand Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010 or consent of GIS coordinator
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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