GIS6005- Communicating GIS - Student Spotlight

GIS 6005 - Communicating GIS, Instructor, Dr. Derek Morgan

Communicating GIS is the first course to be offered from the M.S.A. with a specialization in Geographic Information Science (GIS) degree plan. This course begins with the basic theory of graphic design, cartography, and map production and distribution. Students then learn to communicate specific types of spatial and analytical information through maps, written and oral explanations, graphs, tables, charts, and interactive web mapping applications.

During week 9, students built on previous exercises and worked with techniques for including multiple variables within a single map. When effectively designed multivariate mapping can be used to show relationships between variables, making this method particularly useful for exploration and confirmation purposes. The lab drew on previous material such as color, choropleth and map design in general.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AWARDS

We would like to recognize EmilyVandenheuvel for her multivariate module work. 
 

Emily has been a pleasure to have in the class. Emily comes to us with a BA in Geography & Psychology from Northern Michigan University. Her previous education has served her well in Communicating GIS, as she has thoughtfully contributed to course discussions both as a student and discussion leader. For instance during the week of lab 6 Emily asked clarifying questions regarding the usage of normalized variables within Choropleth mapping that fostered a subsequent dialog that was useful to her classmates. For the multivariate lab Emily successfully created a bivariate map illustrating obesity as it relates to physical activity rates across the USA. Her legend (shown here) demonstrates many of the design principles that we covered in the class. She makes use of different typography and colors effectively showing the relationship between these two variables. Also, her blog post is well written and shows the corresponding map she produced.

Great work Emily!  

Multivariate Mapping Module Learning Outcomes

• Recall map design choice for multivariate maps
• Explain how multivariate maps contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between variables.
• Carry out bivariate choropleth using GIS software

GIS4944/5945, GIS Internship Student Spotlights

GIS4944/5945, GIS Internship, Instructors: Amber Bloechle, GISP and Dr. Derek Morgan. Course Facilitator /Coach: Salina Randall

 

GIS Internships - Let's get to work!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AWARDS

This semester we thought we would do something new. In an effort to spotlight our Internship students, we have created a web app that highlights what each student has been doing in their internship and where their internship is located. We intend to update this web app each year to create a wonderful resource for our current and prospective students.

This information has been pulled from a "Press Release" assignment that each student completed in Week 7 of the Internship course. We hope you enjoy!

GIS4930 Special Topics in GIS - Student Spotlight

GIS4930 Special Topics in GIS, Instructor, Mrs. Amber Bloechle and Ms. Deidra Krolikowski

Module 2 - Web Applications in Mountaintop Removal

Lab Description:
Over the course of four weeks, students created hydrology datasets from DEMs, used unsupervised classification to determine areas of mountaintop removal and change in MTR area over time, and worked in groups to cover the entire study area. They completed this module by compiling data within their groups and presenting their final analysis in an ArcGIS Online map and their overall report as a Story Map Journal, incorporating maps and products from all weeks of the module.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Use ArcGIS Explorer Online to modify maps and create your own interactive web presentations for public.
• Embed an interactive map on a blog or other website to share with the public.
• Research web maps and techniques used to present geographical data.
• Create and share a web map using acquired and created data through ArcGIS Online.
• Summarize key processes completed for Prepare and Analyze weeks, including any issues encountered along the way. 
• Use ArcGIS Explorer Online to modify maps and create your own interactive web presentations for public.
• Embed an interactive map on a blog or other website to share with the public. 
• Summarize key processes completed for Prepare and Analyze weeks, including any issues encountered along the way. 
• Self-assess comprehension of key concepts with regards to spatial analysis techniques presented and methods utilized in this module. 
• Work with classmates and instructor via online discussion boards and scheduled elluminate sessions to meet common goals. 
  

And the STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AWARD goes to...

Natalie Gusack and Gary Crowe! Both Natalie and Gary created Journal Maps that are very detailed. They introduce the reader to why MTR is something to be aware of, moving onto their study areas, analysis performed, and discussion of their results in a logical manner that clearly communicates and displays their results. Included in their Journal Maps are a Story Map tour and an ArcGIS Online Map. Both Natalie and Gary produced a final result that is both informative and aesthetically pleasing. Congratulations Natalie and Gary! 

Natalie Gusack

Natalie is an undergraduate student in the GIS Online Program. She currently lives in Tampa, FL and has consistently shown herself to be a dedicated student. Congratulations and Welcome to the Spotlight!

Here is a link to Natalie's Journal Map!

 

 

Gary Crowe

Gary is in his last semester with the GIS Online Program. He currently lives in Orlando, Florida and has been an environmental consultant since 1992. We are so proud of Gary and his accomplishments this year! Congratulations and Welcome to the Spotlight!

  Here is a link to Gary's Journal Map!