Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS, Level 4 (Our World GIS Education)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1589481836 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book encourages readers to investigate and answer questions, create their own analyses, and make decisions based on real-world concerns. This book contains a student resources DVD with exercises and data and a software DVD with a 180-day trial of ArcView 9.2.. Designed for high school and college students, the lessons build on the rich array of GIS tools available, enabling the students to perform sophisticated analyses. The fourth volume in the Our World GIS Education series features open-ended activities that stress the use of GIS in problem solving and decision making
About the Author Kathryn Keranen is a retired teacher. She has consulted for various universities and is an adjunct instructor at James Madison University and Towson University. She was instrumental in introducing Global Positioning System (GPS), GIS, and remote sensing into the geosystems curriculum in Fairfax County, Virginia. Robert Kolvoord is a professor of integrated science and technology at James Madison University (JMU). His main research interests focus on the use of geospatial technologies in K - 12 classrooms. . He has conducted workshops and given presentations around the world in the use of data visualization technology in education. Prior to arriving at JMU, Dr. He administered a variety of professional and curriculum development grants and worksho
chessman said great. Used it while i was in college. It really helped me form my own project and get hands-on with the GIS softwarerecommended!
He has conducted workshops and given presentations around the world in the use of data visualization technology in education. Kathryn Keranen is a retired teacher. She has consulted for various universities and is an adjunct instructor at James Madison University and Towson University. . Prior to arriving at JMU, Dr. She was instrumental in introducing Global Positioning System (GPS), GIS, and remote sensing into the geosystems curriculum in Fairfax Coun