Description
Introduction to spatial reasoning and spatial analysis as implemented in geographic information systems (GIS) to perform evaluation and research in parks, recreation, tourism, and sport settings.
Competencies
- Define geographic information science, GIS and GPS and articulate their relevance to the PRTS fields.
- Describe and explain the basic concepts and typology of spatial reasoning and spatial analysis
- Identify spatial data sources and acquire data relevant to the field of PRTS
- Collect and integrate spatial data from various data sources (field collection, Internet, etc.)
- Perform basic operations in GIS (ArcGIS), digital earth software (Google Earth) and widely accessible GPS
units (Garmin). - Formulate meaningful spatial questions and implement a conceptual model to solve the questions in the
GIS environment - Communicate spatial analysis results effectively with peers via different media
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