Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 2 Discussion Spatial Data and Projections PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Choose two or three map projections to present to the class (try to present some that no one has posted yet). List the properties of these projections and the distortions. Don’t forget to show a…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 1 Discussion What is GIS? ARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Look at the various different GIS definitions covered in Chapter 1 (GIS Commons). Why are they different? How can the definition of GIS vary by discipline? What will your personal definition of GIS be? 2) Find…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 4 Discussion Spatial Analysis PARTICIPATION QUESTION: What do you think about ArcGIS Pro so far? How does it compare to your expectations? Are there any particular tools that you are the most interested in? Are there any particular capabilities you want to learn more about? What…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 3 Discussion GIS Data Formats and Data Quality PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Give an everyday example of something that is either high precision but low accuracy, or high accuracy but low precision. Give a second everyday example of something that is non-observable data or secondary…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 6 Discussion Map Making PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Describe some map formatting techniques characteristic of a professional-looking map. What are some tips and tricks that you can use to make your map look attractive? How can formatting be used to achieve the goal of your…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 5 Discussion Network Analysis and ModelBuilder PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Design a model that might account for the risk of wildfire for a GIS data set consisting of layers for vegetation type and condition, soils, streams, topography, and wind direction. How might the model be…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 8 Discussion FINAL PROJECT – Report and Maps (Part 2) Paste your report (in the body of your post) and attach your map(s) (as a separate JPG) for your classmates to critique and explore. Be sure to give your project a creative title and include your…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 7 Discussion FINAL PROJECT – Planning Phase (Part 1) Use this area to discuss your final project ideas with your classmates. Also, discuss data websites and sources you are interested in using. Respond to the post of two other classmates Also, post your completed Planning Phase…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 1 Assessment Frame the problem and explore the study area Directions: Read the questions and type your answers below each question. It is recommended that you pencil in a note in the appropriate location in your Understanding GIS workbook as a reminder for questions that…
Question ENMT307 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week 1 Discussion What is GIS? ARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one): 1) Look at the various different GIS definitions covered in Chapter 1 (GIS Commons). Why are they different? How can the definition of GIS vary by discipline? What will your personal definition of GIS be? 2) Find…
