Introduction Course Schedule
| Monday | |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Introduction to SCBI, GIS Lab, and course |
| 1-4 p.m. | Introduction to ArcGIS Computer lab introduction to the basic components of a GIS, using ArcGIS as an example. |
| 4-6 p.m. | Introduction to the Basics
of GIS Data models, resolution, mmu, scale, common data types (vector, raster, DEMs, NWI, DLG). |
| Tuesday | |
| 8-10 a.m. | Data Input Generating coverages with ARC/INFO, import, export, data exchange and formats. |
| 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Digitizing and Creating
Topology Tablet and onscreen digitizing techniques. |
| 1:30-5 p.m. | Field Lab: Introduction
to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Collection, downloading data, and differential correction. |
| Wednesday | |
| 8-9:45 a.m. | Introduction to Remote Sensing EM spectrum, reflectance, resolution, types of imagery, display and use of image processing system using ERDAS Imagine 9.1. |
| 9:45 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Image Classification Producing a land cover through unsupervised classification. Differences between supervised and unsupervised classification. |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Accuracy Assessment Using GPS and land cover map in an accuracy assessment. Data dictionaries, satellite availability, PDOP, etc. |
| 3-5:30 p.m. | Field Lab: Sampling
Techniques (1) Collecting white-tailed deer data using line-transects, pellet counts, and GPS. |
| Thursday | |
| 8-11 a.m. | Field Lab: Sampling Techniques (2) Telemetry and radio-tracking deer locations. |
| 3-5:30 p.m. | Habitat Selection with
GIS Analysis of habitat selection in Kentucky warblers using spatial queries, overlays, buffering and distance functions. |
| Friday | |
| 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Home Range Analysis for White-tailed Deer Home range and habitat selection using union, intersection, and zonal summaries as well as Spatial Movement Analyst. |
| 12 p.m. | End of Course |
