Description
GEO 285: GIS Internship
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Successful completion of GEO 217 (Intro to GPS), GEO 267 (Intro GIS) or equivalent courses AND permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 cr. hr. (1 pd; 1 lec, 1 lab)
Course description: Students will gain real-world experience through an internship position with an agency, company, non-profit, or department within the greater Tohono O’odham Nation community. Students will work under the supervision of GIS preceptors and will collaborate with stakeholders on actual projects around the Tohono O’odham Nation. At the end of the semester, preceptors will evaluate student performance. Can be repeated for credit.
Student learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the physical science principles behind remote sensing.
• Demonstrate an ability to classify and interpret remotely sensed data.
• Select and critique the use of specific sensors and methods