Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution - Carleton University

COURSE SCHEDULE, GEOM 1004, Fall 2013 (details of the required readings will be posted on cuLearn). Note that each class weekbegins with the lecture, followed by a laboratory meeting later in the week, depending on when your own section is held.Week Date Lecture topic Laboratory session1 September 9Introduction: Maps, satellites and the geospatialrevolutionNo laboratory meeting2 September 16 Thinking spatially – key concepts Introduction - Using Google Earth and GPS3 September 23Earth models, georeferencing and the global positioningsystem (GPS)1. Mapping locations with GPS4 September 30 An introduction to cartography 2. Using topographic maps5 October 7 An introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) 3. Spatial and attribute queriesOctober 14 Statutory holiday – no lecture No laboratory meeting6 October 21 Mapping spatial patterns 4. Mapping spatial patternsOctober 287 November 4 Midterm ExamFall Break – No Classes5. Geoprocessing 1: Site selection using vectorbuffering and overlays8 November 11 Spatial analysis using GIS 6. Geoprocessing 2: Change detection9 November 18An introduction to aerial photography and remotesensing7. Introduction to remote sensing image analysis10 November 25 Landcover mapping with remote sensing 8. Geographic analysis and problem solving11 December 2The social, cultural and political dimensions ofgeomaticsExam review12 December 9 Conclusion and review No laboratory meetingPlease note that lecture topics and assignment details are subject to change at the discretion of the instructors.8