GIS5935 Special Topics in GIS (Graduate), Dr. Paul Zandbergen
Calculating Metrics for Spatial Quality
Lab description - Students were tasked with calculating and interpreting various metrics of spatial data quality for a given set of locations. Students also gained experience in how horizontal accuracy and precision are measured.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Experience the various metrics in calculating and interpreting various metrics of spatial data quality
- Develop an understanding in how horizontal accuracy and precision are measured.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AWARDS
The following student was chosen for their exceptional work on the Calculating Metrics for Spatial Quality assignment:
About Phil: Phil hails from the Northwest, and is originally from Vancouver, WA. After earning his degree in Biology with a minor in chemistry from Western Washington University he relocated to Gautier, MS. There he worked as a biology intern for the Fish and Wildlife Service at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. Phil was responsible for monitoring, capturing, and banding ~100 remaining Mississippi sandhill cranes! With his research focus in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology, Phil has been paid to chase red-cockaded woodpeckers up trees, and track lizards across the high desert scrub in the Alford Basin, OR! Besides his studies, Phil enjoys bird watching, gardening with the UWF Botanical Society, hiking, camping, listening to music, and learning new things. Phil is a graduate student in the Biology Department at the University of West Florida. Welcome to the spotlight Phil, way to start the semester off right!
What we like: Phil illustrated great craftsmanship in his final submission, and more importantly he provided a great explanation of the difference between accuracy and precision. This re-affirmed his handle on the subject, excellent work Phil!!
Stay Tuned for more Spotlights, Internship is coming at you next week!!!
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