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!