F2F GIS 4043 Lab - Introduction to GIS - Student Spotlight

Module 4: Sharing GIS Maps and Data

In this week's face to face GIS 4043 Lab "Sharing GIS Maps and Data", attention is shifted to designing for web maps vs paper maps.  Specifically, students learn how to share GIS maps and data with others as a KMZ file accessible through Google Earth and as a map package viewable on ArcGIS Online or Desktop.  Both results can be easily shared with others via email or similar.  Students were asked to develop their own "Top 10" list/rank of locations of their choice, map, and then share.

This week, we would like to highlight the outstanding work of Adam Gustafson! 

We liked how Adam researched his top ten list topic and chose a topic that hits close to home. He provides background information and methods on his blog post so others could duplicate the project if they wanted. Pensacola is ranked #8 on water quality scale. Check out his post to learn more.

Online GIS 4043 Lab - Introduction to GIS - Student Spotlight

Module 3: GIS & Cartography

The goal of this week's lesson in Introduction to GIS is to present some fundamental cartographic design principles that will help you produce more accurate and aesthetically pleasing map products using a GIS.  Fundamental map design elements are described that can lead to high-quality cartographic products (e.g., layout, balance, use of color and symbols, the figure-ground relationship, north arrows and compass roses, scale bars, metadata). Detailed information about mapping point, line, and area features using a GIS are presented with examples. Students created three maps of Mexico this week, implementing cartographic design principles. 

This week, we would like to highlight the outstanding work of Jason Lewis! 

Jason created a nice set of maps this week that combined everything we've covered in class so far. We really like his color choices and labels that all easy to read and understand​.