GEG-239: Capstone in Geospatial Tech
- 2 Credit Hours
- Chemistry and Geosciences Department
- Spring 2017
Course Description
The capstone is a learning experience resulting in a consolidation of a student's educational experience and certifies mastery of entry level workplace geospatial technician competencies unique to western New York’s GIST market. The capstone experience should occur towards the last semester of the student's educational program. Methods of the capstone experience include: a final learning experience that allows a student to apply broad knowledge of the discipline; a comprehensive examination prepared by the faculty of the geospatial education program; and a course involving simulation of the workplace (mobile GIS), case studies, service learning, internships, or employment scenarios. Students will develop a personal GIS portfolio highlighting their Capstone experience that provides evidence of their geospatial competency, and will learn how to compile, analyze, and present geospatial data while emphasizing the value of visual communication. 30 hours experential learning. One class hour and one laboratory hour.
Prerequisites
GEG101 and GEG130 and one of the following: GEG131, GEG133 or GEG135, all with a grade of C or higher. Co-Requisite: GEG230
GEG-239 Sections for Spring 2017
1 Section Offered
GEG-239, Section 181
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 102 | Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017 | Tuesday 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm |
Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 102 | Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017 | Tuesday 6:51 pm - 7:41 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 102 |
Date(s) | Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017 |
Day / Time | Tuesday 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm |
Type | Laboratory |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 102 |
Date(s) | Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017 |
Day / Time | Tuesday 6:51 pm - 7:41 pm |