GEOL 6326: GIS Applications,
Syllabus and Tentative Class Outline
Spring 2011, Tue-Thr 4.00-5.30 p.m.
Instructor: |
Dr. Shuhab D. Khan ; Rm. 304, S&R 1; Ph. (713) 743-3411; sdkhan@uh.edu |
Office Hours: TA: |
Drop in anytime or make an appointment Zheng Huang; Zheng.Huang@mail.uh.edu |
Software: |
ESRI's ArcGIS 10. ( http://www.esri.com ). |
Grading: |
Labs/homework assignments: 30%; Exam: 40%; Final project and presentations: 30% |
Schedule:
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TENTIVE LECTURE TOPICS |
LAB/ASSIGNMENT |
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Jan 18-20 |
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Jan 25-27 |
Integrating graphs and maps, and designing map layouts |
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Feb 1-3 |
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Feb 8-10 |
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Feb 15-17 |
Visualization exercise |
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Feb 22-24 |
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Mar 1-3 |
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Mar 8 |
Exam 1 |
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Mar 10 |
Terrestrial Laser Scanner |
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Mar 14-19 |
Spring Break |
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Mar 22-24 |
Terrestrial Laser Scanner |
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Mar 29-31 |
Hydrological modeling exercise |
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Apr 5-7 |
Google Earth and KML |
KML exercise |
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Apr 12-14 |
Customizing ArcGIS: Python |
Customization exercise |
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Apr 19 |
Groundwater Modeling |
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Apr 21 |
Project |
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Apr 26-28 |
Presentations |
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May 12 |
Exam 2; 5 pm |
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