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• GEOG 2000: Geography Co-Op

  2.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  Cooperative education represents flexibility and alternative opportunities for students to complete portions of their educational goals through new learning associated with study related internships/employment. Prerequisite(s):Instructor approval Semester(s):All
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• GEOG 2100: Cartographic Principles

  4.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  This course introduces fundamental cartographic concepts. Successful students will be able to employ design principles to create and edit effective visual representations of data (e.g. maps, graphs and diagrams) in different formats (e.g. hardcopy, digital, web). Specific topics include the ethical and appropriate application of map scale, map projections, generalization and symbolization. Semester(s):Fall
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• GEOG 2400: Data Acquisition & Management

  3.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  The course addresses the interpretation and understanding of various data formats available in GIS. It introduces the fundamental concepts of primary GIS data creation and discusses quantitative techniques for collecting, classifying, and managing geographical data. Prerequisite(s):GEOG 2500 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems or instructor approval. Semester(s):Spring
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• GEOG 2500: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  Course introduces students to the interdisciplinary uses, knowledge, and skill sets of geographic information systems (GIS) for scientific and decision-making arenas. Topics include: datums, coordinate systems and projections; vector and raster models; data acquisition, accuracy, and uncertainty; geodatabases; cartography; data sources; geocoding and geoprocessing; and legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with geographic information. Semester(s):Fall
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• GEOG 2550: Fundamentals of Drones

  3.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  The course will prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test to become a commercially licensed drone pilot. The course will focus on drone laws and FAA regulations, weather and micrometeorology, National Airspace Systems (NAS), drone flight operations, and flight training. Students will pilot drones provided by SLCC to learn drone flying techniques and imagery acquisition. Students may be required to travel within the Salt Lake Valley for flight training. Semester(s):Fall
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• GEOG 2600: Python for GIS

  4.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  The geospatial industry needs professionals trained in automation of geoprocessing functions using the programming language of Python for GIS and other geospatial technologies. Course will cover the fundamentals of Python scripting to meet industry needs. Topics include: basic concepts using Python, creating and writing Python script for geoprocessing, and customizing and automating Python in GIS. Prerequisite(s):GEOG 1820 Semester(s):Fall
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• GEOG 2650: FAA Drone Certification

  1.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  Preparatory course on unmanned aerial systems (aka drones) for the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test to become a commercially licensed remote pilot. Course will focus on drone laws and FAA regulations, weather and micrometeorology, National Airspace Systems (NAS), drone flight operations, and flight training. Semester(s):Fall
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• GEOG 2750: Remote Sensing and GIS

  3.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the theories and techniques used in the processing and analysis of satellite and drone (i.e., Small Unmanned Aerial Systems) data. Topics include image and sensor characteristics, information derived from satellite and drone data, and image interpretation and analysis. It is recommended students complete GEOG 2500 and GEOG 2650 prior to taking this course. Semester(s):Summer
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• GEOG 2800: Web GIS

  3.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  The course addresses the interpretation and understanding of a variety of data formats available in GIS. It introduces the fundamental concepts of primary GIS data creation and discusses quantitative techniques for collection, classification, and management of geographical data. Semester(s):Spring
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• GEOG 2850: Digital Imaging with Drones

  3.00 Credits

  Salt Lake Community College

  
  An introduction to using drones or unmanned vehicles for digital imaging. This hands-on course covers building, operating, and outfitting for still and video imaging and image capture. Students will pilot drones provided by SLCC and may be required to travel within the Salt Lake Valley for flight training. Prerequisite(s):GEOG 2650 (may be taken concurrently) Semester(s):Fall
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