Role of Engineers/Surveyors in GIS

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This course was originally offered as two separate courses. If you have taken either of the previous GIS courses, call us before ordering this course. The first half of this course looks at the terminology and definitions of a Geographic Information System, the process of designing a new system and how the information is captured from both existing records and new field spatial data. The course contains a short overview of the most popular software and hardware; a case study of an actual operating GIS dealing with the design, implementation, funding, benefits and pitfalls; custom applications of GIS software necessary to implement a successful GIS. The second half of the course deals with the planning, design, implementation and uses of a GIS. The map projection and coordinate systems used to design a system; data capture for the base mapping including aerial mapping, digital orthophotos, remote sensing, and GPS equipment. Included will be a look at the most popular software such as ARC/Info, ARC View, Intergraph and related products, tips on the best utilization of existing products for GIS from GIS experts. Other issues addressed will be training, selling the usefulness of the system to managers and others in your chain of command and the most common source of funding for projects and the future of systems on the Internet and other high technology applications.

Course # V01K - 6 hours
FL CEP 039-02,03; KY 98-118,119cc

This course is designed to help you gain additional knowledge and satisfy state requirements for continuing education for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. We ascertained what your profession wanted, picked excellent instructors and developed and produced the courses.

These courses can be taken at home or work. Upon successful completion we award certificates from the Auburn University College of Engineering.

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