Continuing Education

CCTG102 - GIS Data Conversion and Management

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Course Overview

Know what to do with the GIS information in front of you. Mapping processes require data conversion and data management to get the desired result. With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to apply the strategies and techniques essential for converting and managing GIS data.

Graduates of this course will be able to identify common types of GIS data, describe GIS data management strategies, and determine data conversion issues. You will also be able to convert GIS data to and from spatial data formats and coordinate systems, and describe GIS data quality.

Prior to enrolling in this course, it is recommended that you complete CCTG101 GIS Concepts and Application Types, or have equivalent courses or practical experience.

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  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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