GIS II Curriculum 2007-08

Bishop Dunne Catholic School Geographic Information Systems II—10th – 12th Grade Curriculum Guide (revised February 2006) *Course Description:* Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is mapping software linked to databases that produce maps automatically to answer questions. Students learn geographic concepts and the use of GIS software by completing mapping simulation exercises. In GIS 2 students extend their knowledge by completing more realistic GIS projects with less emphasis on tutorials. Students are required to do more of the data setup and advanced file management as they extend their knowledge in raster GIS. Created maps are placed in a personal portfolio that may be presented to college admissions counselors and prospective employers. Skills learned include: basic cartography (mapping), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), graphic layout and 3D terrain modeling. Off-campus field data collection is a component of this course. Grade level: 10-12. Semester course. *Quarter Grade:* 50% Informal Map Projects (Daily Grades) 50% Formal Map Project or Lab Practical *Course Goals for the Semester* The primary goal of this course is to teach students the basics of GIS. Students should be able to do the following by the time they complete this course: Understand what GIS is and how it is used in the world. Be able to manage data for a GIS system. Learn GIS skills and concepts that will allow them to solve problem in the real world. Generate a Portfolio Generate Posters for Competition
Unit	Skills	TEKS	NETS	Assessments
Unit 1 – Intro to Spatial Analysis GeoTech Scholar Program Intro to Spatial Analyst Selecting data Multiple Querying Hotspots Calculating Density How Hotspots are used Dangers of hotspots Spatial Analyst Working Directory Calculating density Search Radius Advanced Legend Color ramping The uses of Density mapping	Advanced Querying Using Density Grid construction Advanced File Management Advanced Legend applications	1A 1C 3B 5B 6A 6B 7C 7D 8D 8C 9B 10A 12B	1.1 2.2 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 5.1 5.2 5.3 6.1 6.2	Portfolio Project 1- Monthly Crime Project Lab Practical -1-Generating a crime hotspot map
Unit 2- Template Building Complex Layouts Using Guides Setting relative paths Disclaimers Template Generation How Templates make the difference in your organization Reasons Template Building	Advanced Layout application Writing Disclaimers	2B 7A 7F 9B	1.2 2.2 3.1 6.1	Project 2 Template of Monthly Crime Report Project Lab Practical 2-Sample Template
Unit 3 – Search and Rescue SAR Review Taking Tracks and Marking Waypoints Downloading from the GPS Building a basic SAR project 3D model flight GeoSMART – Mapping Command Team Advanced SAR-GIS Constructing UTM grid referencing systems POA and POD Excel spreadsheets Re-projecting data SAR and UTM The Missing person searching theory Advanced SAR-GPS Zeroing out a GPS/advanced settings Uploading GPS img files Trimble Mission Planning Software GPS limitations	GPS usage GPS uploading and downloading Advanced Projection Skill Setting 3D textures 3D flight Advanced use of excel spreadsheets Re-projecting data Uploading into GPS background systems Use GPS planning software	1B 2A 4A 7C 7E 8A 9B 10A	1.2 2.2 4.1 3.2 4.2 5.2 5.3 6.1 6.2	Portfolio Project 3-3D modeling-Video production Lab Practical 3-Mock Search SAR Cert. Exam-Cedar Hill State Park
Unit 4 - Advanced DEM and Site Location Grid Downloading and processing Download grid (unzipping) Where to get DEM’s Re-projecting DEM’s Generating TIN’s Slope analysis Finding the slope Rules for CareFlite Remote Sensing: Looking for obstructions.	Data downloading Unzipping Re-projecting DEM’s Generating TIN’s Slope Analysis	4A 4C 6B 7c 10A	1.1 2.1 3.2 4.1 5.3 6.2	Project 4 Helicopter landing map Lab Practical 4 Slope Analysis
Unit 5 - Habitat Neighborhood Part 1 Generating Shapefiles advanced editing tools -vertex Habitat Goals Advanced Labeling centering text and multi labeling Data from a variety of sources NCTCOG FEMA Tax roles Data Commonalities Reviewing Census SF-1 vs. SF-3 Joining tables America at your fingertips	Creating Data Adding Program Extensions Project goal setting Advanced text labeling Advanced data downloading Table Joining	3A 4C 6B 7B 7C 7E 8A 8B 8D 8E 9A 9B 9C 10A 11A 11B 11C 12A 12B 12C 12D	1.1 2.2 3.2 5.1 5.3 6.1 6.2	Portfolio Project 4 (Habitat-scrub, tax, census) Lab Practical 4 Midterm portfolio
Unit 6 - CAD Data Files Importing Cad files DRG, DFX Establishing New Housing Developments Geo-referencing cad files setting control points Checking accuracy	Importing CAD files Aligning cad files	2A 6A 7A 7C 7E 8B 9B 10A 11C 12D	1.2 2.3 3.2 4.1 6.2	Project 6 (New neighborhood) Lab Practical 8
Unit 7 – Historical map 3D project Targeting Data Setting project goal Understanding the problem Data Downloading Image Processing Control points Image skewing File management Terrain Terrain options (DEM, Contours) Downloading Reprojecting a grid Base Height Transparency 3D flight Flight controls Recording video Animation manager	Data Downloading Image Alignment Re-projecting Flying Video Recording	4A 4B 5A 6B 7C 9B 10A 10B 12D	1.1 2.2 3.1 4.1 5.3 6.1	3D Historical Map Lab Practical