Course Outline
GEOG 138 - GIS Internship
Fall Semester 2018
Basic Course Information
Courses numbered 1 - 49 are remedial or college preparatory courses which do not apply toward an A. A. Degree and are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 50-99 apply toward an AA Degree, but are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 100 and higher apply toward an AA Degree and/or are intended for transfer to a four-year college or university.
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
GEOG
GIS Internship
Units and Hours
0.5
2.5
Grade/Pass/No Pass
| Hour Type | Units | Weekly Hours | Semester Hours x 16 Weeks | Semester Hours x 18 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Category - | 0.00 | 0.00 | x 16 Weeks - 0.00 | x 18 Weeks - 0.00 |
| Lab Category - | 0.50 | 2.00 | x 16 Weeks - 32.00 | x 18 Weeks - 36.00 |
| Subtotal - | 2.00 | x 16 Weeks - 32.00 | x 18 Weeks - 36.00 | |
| Out of Class Hour - | 0.00 | x 16 Weeks - 0.00 | x 18 Weeks - 0.00 | |
| Totals - | 2.00 | x 16 Weeks - 32.00 | x 18 Weeks - 36.00 |
| Hour Type | Units | Weekly Hours | Semester Hours x 16 Weeks | Semester Hours x 18 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Category - | 0.00 | 0.00 | x 16 Weeks - 0.00 | x 18 Weeks - 0.00 |
| Lab Category - | 2.50 | 8.50 | x 16 Weeks - 136.00 | x 18 Weeks - 153.00 |
| Subtotal - | 8.50 | x 16 Weeks - 136.00 | x 18 Weeks - 153.00 | |
| Out of Class Hour - | 0.00 | x 16 Weeks - 0.00 | x 18 Weeks - 0.00 | |
| Totals - | 8.50 | x 16 Weeks - 136.00 | x 18 Weeks - 153.00 |
Requisites
To satisfy a prerequisite, the student must have earned a letter grade of A, B, C or P(Pass) in the prerequisite course, unless otherwise stated.
Prerequisite: GEOG 120
Catalog Description
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) internship is a directed program allowing students to apply classroom instruction to real-world GIS problem solving by working with a government or private agency. Students will be under the supervision of an instructor from the college and an advisor from the agency while working in one or more aspects of GIS operations. Sixty hours is required for each credit unit in an unpaid internship, and seventy-five hours is required for each credit unit in a paid internship.
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Student should demonstrate the ability to maintain constant communication with internship supervisor and instructor.
Students should be able to utilize or learn a variety of GIS-related technological tools.
Specific Course Objectives
Objective
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Construct and analyze GIS projects in real-world situations;
- Demonstrate skills in operating a broad range of GIS related hardware and software;
- Describe and develop a complete Geographic Information System;
- Develop skills in field support for Geographic Information Systems;
- Work as a team with others on GIS projects;
- Demonstrate an understanding of GIS issues in real-world applications.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cooperative Work Experience
Demonstration
Directed Study
Lab
Content in Terms of Specific Body of Knowledge
- Introduction, responsibilities, and placement
- Become familiar with the Geographic Information System set up at the internship location
- Learn to work with the particular software and hardware at the agency
- Practical experience with data input
- Practical experience with data management
- Practical experience with data analysis
- Practical experience with GIS product output
- Learn to adapt GIS to the needs of a particular customer
- Analyze the GIS job market
- Final evaluation of the experience by the student
- Final evaluation of the student by the instructor and agency advisor
Assignments
Students are expected to maintain currency with GIS applications in their project areas by reading trade publications or scholarly articles.
Students will compose a 3 page report or generate a poster documenting the internship experience
Students will evaluate their workflow, and seek ways to maximize their efficiency.
Students will troubleshoot GIS problems and carry out various tasks that are relevant to their internship projects.
Methods of Assessment
Evaluation Method
- Class Participation
- Papers
- Performance
- Projects
Open Entry/Open Exit
- Not Open Entry/Open Exit
Repeatability
No
Contact Person
Cheung, Wing H.