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Screenshot for NUGeoTec Program Marketing Brochures
This promotional material includes two brochures for Weber State University's Geospatial Technology Education Program (NUGeoTec). The bifold brochure introduces students to the geospatial field and careers. The certificate and minor programs offered through NUGeoTec are listed along with contact...
Screenshot for Object Recognition on Aerial Imagery with Emphasis on Forests Types
This video, created by Integrated Geospatial Education and Technology Training Project (iGETT), discusses techniques for object recognition on aerial imagery using examples from forestry. The video includes the following sections: Introduction to Object Recognition, Object Recognition Elements,...
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GeoTech Center presents this course on Open Source software for desktop and online GIS applications. The course introduces "the concepts of Open Source software, and the leading desktop and web mapping Open Source software packages." A syllabus includes recommended textbooks, a schedule, and student...
Screenshot for Opening and Creating New Map Documents in ArcMap (1 of 20)
This video, provided by Virginia Geospatial Extension, is part of a series of 30 videos that cover remotely sensed data in ArcMap 10.x versions. This video shows how to open an existing map or create a new one in ArcMap. This video runs 00:45 seconds in length. The other videos in the series are...
Screenshot for Ordering Remote Sensing Imagery from GLOVIS (7D of 20)
This tutorial, provided by Virginia Geospatial Extension, is part of a series of 30 videos that cover remotely sensed data in ArcMap 10.x versions. Tutorial seven is divided into four videos: A, B, C, and D. This video shows how to order data in GLOVIS. The video runs 01:08 minutes in length. The...
Screenshot for Paint-by-Number and Supervised Classification
This video, from the Integrated Geospatial Education and Technology Training Project (iGETT), uses a paint-by-number analogy to explain supervised classification in GIS data. The demonstration addresses some of the pros and cons of the process, and quiz questions are included at the end to test...
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This page showcases student projects and other resources that may be used for GIS education. Users may view the resources as a grid, or by selecting the list view, they may read a brief description of each resource. These learning activities and interactive tools cover topics such as sociology,...
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The Pennsylvania State University offers B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Geography. The faculty encourage students to arrange courses of study appropriate to their individual needs and aspirations. Programs in geography may be directed toward a career in public service, teaching and research,...
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This curriculum resource, created by Penn State University for the Youth Engaged in Technology program (YET) is geared toward 4-H participants interested in learning about GIS technologies. This four week course module covers the fundamentals of GIS mapping as well as how to read and use GIS maps....
Screenshot for Photogrammetry and Aerial Imagery
This video, created by Integrated Geospatial Education and Technology Training Project (iGETT), provides an introduction to photogrammetry and aerial imagery concepts. Useful calculations using photogrammetry principles are also discussed. An outline of topics is provided and includes the following...
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