Student Spotlight: Michaela Klinkhamer

Module 1: Python Environments and Flowcharts

GIS 4102 & 5103 Module 1: Python Environment and Flowcharts lab guided students through steps that would enable them to run a script with Python IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment), interact with Python ArcGIS Notebooks, and begin thinking algorithmically by designing flowcharts. 

This week, we would like to highlight the outstanding work of Michaela Klinkhamer! Although she was new to the course, she went above and beyond to explain the readings and flowchart associated with the code. She added her own take on the assignment, as well, which we enjoyed reading. 

Click here to see her blog on this lab and read more about her GIS Journey at her blogspot! 

Student Spotlight: Domani Turner-Ward

GIS4043 Lab 4: Vector Analysis

The current term of Introduction to GIS (GIS4043) recently completed Module 4, a Vector Analysis session that introduced some very useful tools. Students gained experience with the commonly used Buffer and Overlay geoprocessing tools. They also explored how to analyze vector data with spatial queries and distinguish between different types of layers.  These skills were used to find and map the potential campsites in De Soto National Forest  located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 

This week, we would like to highlight the outstanding work of Domani Turner-Ward! 

Domani is an engaged student who asks great questions and is committed to genuinely understanding the GIS concepts they are learning.  Please click the image about to see their blogspot for a more detailed description of the assignment and more examples of Domani's quality work. 

Student Spotlight: Ander Anderson

GIS 4043/5050L Final Project - Transmission Line Impacts

The introduction to GIS (GIS 4043/5050) Final Project gave students a chance to showcase the skills they've acquired throughout the course. The scenario presented students with a letter from FPL power company proposing an electric transmission line that would effect a large span of land in South Florida.  Their job was to do a GIS analysis to assess the impact the line could have on conservation lands, national wetlands, schools, and homes within proximity of the transmission line. Data analysis and interpretations were expressed in the form of maps, graphs, tables, and write ups. 

The student we would like to spotlight for the Final Project is Ander Anderson! 

Anderson's story map deliverable for this assigment titled FPL Transmission Line Impacts was both visually appealing and well written, which characterizes Ander's work throughout the course. Please click the above image to view the entire blog for more examples of entertaining and informative write-ups and  map deliverables. 

Student Spotlight: Michael Lucas

Module 3 Lab: Introduction to Projections

Spring semester is flying by and our GIS 4043/5050 Introduction to GIS first term has recently ended. We are impressed with our students' progress and hard work!  This weeks' spotlight focuses on the Lab 3 Module Introduction to Projections.  Students were asked to create a map exploring the differences between projections Albers, UTM 16, and Florida State Plane North.  These projections were contrasted visually and quantitavely using Layer Properties and Geoprocessing tools. 

This week, we would like to highlight the outstanding work of Michael Lucas! 

Michael is a software developer by trade, and his attention to detail shows in his work.  His maps are well designed as seen above in the lab deliverable displaying the differing looks and area calculations for Alachua, Escambia, Miami Dade, and Polk counties in Florida. Click on the image above to view his blogspot for more maps and write ups from the course!