Introduction to GIS: Geospatial Data

Seneca Polytechnic is a multiple-campus public college located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate and graduate levels.

The recipient of this micro-credential has demonstrated the ability to:

• Select the appropriate data type for data collection or creation.
• Identify the non-spatial information that is needed for a specific application.
• Document data using established standards.
• Evaluate data sources and select suitable data for a specific application.
• Use GIS software and related technologies, e.g., ArcGIS web and mobile apps, (can we put some examples in here?) to perform data collection and creation.
• Perform basic analysis of spatial data using GIS software, including assessing positional accuracy of collected data.
• Apply map design principles to interactive web maps, including colour, contrast, symbology and labelling.
• Apply filters and simple scripts to modify the appearance of data in an interactive map.
• Document and report on all stages of the data collection/creation and analysis process

By providing:

A final assignment in which students will:

• Use a template in ArcGIS Online to create a feature layer for data collection and customize attributes and symbology. Create and configure a map that includes the feature layer and can be used offline in ArcGIS Field Maps to collect data. Add appropriate metadata to all items.
• Collect sample data, including positional accuracy information for each sample.
• Add the sample data to a map along with reference data from an authoritative open data source. Create buffers around collected point data to illustrate positional accuracy.
• Present the results in a story map that describes the data collection process and includes maps and charts to show the positional accuracies and a preliminary analysis of the data.

And by reflecting on the entire process by:

Completing a reflective essay with prompting options from the instructor.