ABE 591F: Intro to GIS with Arcgis

Syllabus

ASM 540: Geographic Information System Applications Fall 2016; 3 credits

Class: Tuesday-Thursday 9:30-10:20, ABE 205 Lab: Wednesday 3:30 or Friday 1:30, ABE 116-118

Instructors: Offic Tel. Office Hours e Dr. Jane Frankenberger ABE 4119 Tuesday, Thursday 10:20-11 (after class), or by [email protected] 208A 4 appointment Mr. Larry Theller ABE 45954 Wednesday & Friday in lab, Tuesday or [email protected] 209 Thursday 10:20-11 (after class), or by appointment Dr. Dharmendra Saraswat ABE 45013 Monday, Friday 10-11 am or by appointment. [email protected] 320

Course description This course will cover fundamentals of spatial analysis applied to environmental, agricultural, and engineering-related problems. You will learn to use ESRI ArcGIS Pro software, which is the newest version of ArcGIS, released in 2015 You will also learn key fundamentals of using geographic information systems (GIS) that are applicable beyond ArcGIS. At the end of the course we expect you to be an informed GIS user, as well as being reasonably competent using ArcGIS Pro. Topics include data sources, projections, spatial analysis, creating data and metadata, and conceptualizing and solving spatial problems. GIS is a powerful tool and most students find it to be interesting and enjoyable, although it takes time and effort. If you put in the time (which is considerable) you will have success in this course and in using GIS in the future.

Course learning objectives The course is structured so that after successful completion you will: 1. Understand the fundamentals of spatial analysis and geographic information systems, 2. Be able to apply spatial analysis in a GIS to solve real-world problems, particularly environmental, agricultural and engineering problems, 3. Be able to effectively use ArcGIS Pro, a major GIS software tool, for spatial analysis, 4. Be able to make informed judgments about the suitability of spatial data and analyses for a particular application, 5. Have enhanced problem-solving and communication skills, and 6. Be able to learn independently in the future about GIS, ArcGIS, and other GIS software.

1 Required Textbook We will use the book Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro, which is available from various sources including amazon.com for $23.99 as an eTextbook, or $54.39 paperback. Chapter 1 is available online at http://bit.ly/ASM540. You should obtain your own copy of the book by August 31.

Instructional activities Learning to use GIS competently involves both fundamental understanding and familiarity with the specific GIS, in this case ArcGIS Pro. We expect you to take responsibility for learning ArcGIS Pro, primarily through the textbook and possibly online courses, although we will be there to support and add to your learning. Class lectures and discussions will focus more on the use of GIS to solve problems, rather than specifics of the software (i.e., what button to push). . Class will focus on GIS concepts, methods, data, and analysis. It will include both lectures and interactive discussions, in which you are expected to participate. Course participation is one component of the course grade, and attendance is expected throughout the semester. Short quizzes will be given each Thursday. . Lab is Wednesday afternoon, either 2:30 or 3:30 pm, in ABE 118. Attendance is expected, and the lab is the preferred time to get help on ArcGIS Pro questions. . Individual learning: Learning the ArcGIS Pro software will primarily be through the Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro book. This learning needs to take place outside of the classroom and scheduled lab periods, working on your own computer or in the lab. . Assignments will be hands-on activities, mostly with ArcGIS Pro, that build on the textbook introductions and add analyses to complete on your own. They will generally be due every weeks. Some will be submitted in ArcGIS online to the instructors group, and others may be submitted as a Word document in Blackboard. Each assignment should be typed and include assignment number and your name. Ensure that all maps, including text on the maps, must be readable when the document is displayed at 100%. . One of the following: o A final project to provide an opportunity to explore in-depth spatial questions using GIS on a topic of interest to you. To pursue this option, you must have a project defined and all data in your possession by October 30. The final project will include an oral presentation, short written report, and the electronic data and analysis. o OR a series of modules and assignments to learn how to use Python to automate ArcGIS Pro, and additional skills and competencies in using GIS.

Course prerequisites There are no specific prerequisites, but this course will be difficult without strong computer skills. You are expected to be able to perform computer tasks including (1) developing and maintaining a folder structure that allows you to access content and (2) regular backing up of

2 your important files, (3) manipulating files and programs from the Web, (4) creating presentations using Power Point, and other skills.

Course email list We will use a course email list to notify you of any announcements or changes to the schedule. Students registered for the course will be subscribed to the email list.

Course Web sites The class public web site is http://engineering.purdue.edu/~asm540. We will mainly use Blackboard (http://mycourses.purdue.edu) for the following purposes:  Introductions so we can get to know each other. All students are required to post an introductory message by August 29. Describe your department, your reasons for taking the course, any background you might have in GIS, and any other information that helps us get to know you.  Asking questions and getting answers about GIS or the assignments, through the Discussion Forum. You are encouraged to respond to the questions of others, and certainly to look there before asking a question.  Submitting assignments.  Posting grades. You can check your grades approximately a week after assignments are submitted.

Getting help with ArcGIS Pro It is almost inevitable that you will run into problems with ArcGIS that seem difficult to solve. Finding ways to solve them yourself is an important part of becoming competent in GIS. Therefore we recommend the following steps when you need help: 1. First, try the ESRI online help, by clicking the question mark icon, or at http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/main/welcome-to-the-arcgis-pro-app-help.htm 2. Post your question to the ASM 540 Blackboard Discussion Forum. One of your fellow students may have a suggestion and if not, Larry Theller will probably answer. 3. Ask in the lab Wednesdays. 4. Email Larry Theller at [email protected]. This is especially appropriate if your question is about the assignment or specific problems with the ArcGIS Pro setup in our lab. He may post the answer in the Forum in Blackboard or email the class.

If you have questions about grades, schedule, policies, or other course-related issues, email Dr. Frankenberger at [email protected]. The scheduled lab periods are the main times you should expect to get help from Larry Theller. Because he works on many research projects with tight deadlines, he is not available to answer questions as they arise, but he will always be available to answer questions in Lab.

3 Course instructors

Dr. Jane Frankenberger is a professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Extension Agricultural Engineer. She leads numerous extension and research projects related to watershed management, often using GIS-based tools for more effective land management to protect water quality. (http://engineering.purdue.edu/~frankenb). For this course, she is responsible for course planning and policies, class lectures and activities, and grades. Meeting with me: Office hours are after class Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:20-11 am. The worst time to find me is before class. I am easily available at other times with a prior appointment. My schedule is very irregular, so you can be most sure of finding me by emailing to schedule a meeting. (A schedule request through Outlook Calendar is appreciated.) As a faculty member with a primary responsibility in Extension throughout the state, I often travel and am juggling many responsibilities. When you try to meet with me in the moments before class starts, I generally cannot give your question or issue the attention it deserves. It is better if you make an appointment to discuss your concern or to send me an email. Mr. Larry Theller is a GIS Specialist, with expertise in the most current versions of ArcGIS. He works on many outside-funded research and extension projects using GIS to address land use and water concerns. For this course, he takes the lead in instruction about ArcGIS Pro. If you have questions, your first strategy should be to post the question to Blackboard. If your question has not been answered, and you are not able to ask during lab or the help session, you can email Larry directly at [email protected]. Dr. Dharmendra Saraswat is an associate professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He has an interest in solving problems in production agriculture and natural resource management domains using GIS-based tools and other Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools. For this course, he is responsible for quizzes, the unit on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and GIS, and will interact with final projects.

Course policies Late work: Each assignment has a due date and time, noted at the top of each assignment. Many assignments will take longer than you think, and we strongly encourage you to start early, and plan to work on the most difficult parts during lab times when Larry Theller is available for questions. Late assignments that are turned in at the beginning of the next class will be penalized 10%. If turned in more than one week late, 50% will be deducted from your score. Quizzes: There are 12 quizzes, of which the highest 10 will be counted in your course grade. Thus if you have to miss one or two quizzes they will not be made up. If you have a good reason for missing additional quizzes, please contact Dr. Saraswat by email to work out a time to make them up. Working alone: You are welcome to discuss assignments and help each other figure things out. However, all students are expected to complete and write up their own assignments.

4 Course attendance. The University expects that students will attend classes for which they are registered. At times, however, either anticipated or unanticipated absences can occur. The student bears the responsibility of informing the instructor in a timely fashion, when possible. The instructor bears the responsibility of trying to accommodate the student either by excusing the student or allowing the student to make up work, when possible. The University expects both students and their instructors to approach problems with class attendance in a manner that is reasonable. Class sessions are interactive, and you are expected to be prepared to discuss assigned questions, and additional questions that do not require preparation. Short exercises will be turned in from time to time without prior notification. Arriving on Time: We will start and end on time, so please plan to be ready to learn at 9:30 each class. See Dr. Frankenberger if you have a commitment that prevents you being on time.

Basis for grading Grading (400 points total ) Points Assignments (11) 210 Quizzes (10 quizzes, 5 points each (out of 12 total quizzes)) 50 Participation (in class, lab, and Blackboard) 40 Final project and final report/geodatabase OR Python scripting assignments 60 Final exam (comprehensive) 40 Total 400

Grades will be assigned as follows:

98-100 A+ 80-83% B- 63-67% D 93-98% A 77-80% C+ 60-63% D 90-93% A- 73-77% C <60% F 87-90% B+ 70-73% C- 83-87% B 67-70% D+

The participation points will be assessed in various ways. We will often have in-class group discussions in class, and it is everyone’s responsibility to make sure your group comes up with answers. Responding to questions in the Discussion Forum adds points. Occasionally we will ask a short question at the end of class which will be turned in. Attendance alone gives you no more than 15 points; you must also participate in discussions we hold in class, and in Blackboard discussion forums. Accommodation: If you need an accommodation for any type of physical or learning disability, please set up a time to meet with Dr. Frankenberger to discuss what modifications are necessary.

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Emergencies: See procedures on the following page. In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. We will send information through the course email list to announce any changes.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES are based on a simple concept – if you hear a fire alarm inside, proceed outside. If you hear a siren outside, proceed inside. • Indoor Fire Alarms mean to stop class or research and immediately evacuate the building. Proceed to your Emergency Assembly Area away from building doors. Remain outside until police, fire, or other emergency response personnel provide additional guidance or tell you it is safe to leave. • All Hazards Outdoor Emergency Warning Sirens mean to immediately seek shelter (Shelter in Place) in a safe location within the closest building. “Shelter in place” means seeking immediate shelter inside a building or University residence. This course of action may need to be taken during a tornado, a civil disturbance including a shooting or release of hazardous materials in the outside air. Once safely inside, find out more details about the emergency*. Remain in place until police, fire, or other emergency response personnel provide additional guidance or tell you it is safe to leave. *In both cases, you should seek additional clarifying information by all means possible…Purdue Home page, email alert, TV, radio, etc…review the Purdue Emergency Warning Notification System multi- communication layers at http://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency_preparedness/warning-system.html EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES: Proceed to the nearest stairway, then to the nearest building exit doors and finally to the Emergency Assembly Area which is located on the Agricultural Mall directly in the front (north side) of the Food Science Building. Building occupants are required by law to evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds. In the event of a tornado or the sounding of the county tornado sirens, all ABE occupants should proceed to room 106A or 106B (main floor south of the hallway where the coke machines are located). This procedure may also be necessary if there

6 are other emergencies that make it unsafe to be outside, such as release of a harmful or irritating gas outside of the building.

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