Geospatial Data Acquisition (GEO 2200/4200)

These resources include a 4-page syllabus and a 1-page course table map for the Introduction to Geospatial Data Acquisition course taught at Weber State University. "This applied geospatial course introduces students to primary data collection methods in the field, with emphasis on GPS/GNSS, sUAS (drone), and smartphone/tablet operations." The syllabus includes a course overview, course objectives, student learning outcomes, prerequisite information, methods of instruction, a course outline, and more. Specific course objectives include: 

• Provide students with fundamental understanding of satellite positioning using GPS and other satellite constellations (GNSS).
• Expose students to the collection, processing, and evaluation of data acquired from drones (small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
• Introduce students to best practices for planning field campaign to collect geospatial data (e.g., defining objectives, selection of proper equipment, training of staff, setting up geospatial data dictionary, etc.).
• Introduce students to field data collection using other instruments/supporting software (e.g., smartphones/tablets, laser range finders, total stations, etc.).
• Evaluate student learning through completion of a final project. Students will design and implement a field data acquisition campaign that addresses a real-world application. 
• Evaluate student communication skills through presentation of their final project results in both a professional 10-minute talk and an online forum (e.g., ESRI Story Map).

The course table map includes student learning objectives for each unit of the course. These learning objectives are mapped to corresponding Tier 4/5 competencies and skills from the Geospatial Technology Competency model - 2014 (GT).