GEOG-248 Geographic Info Systems Field Work

Credits 3 / 5 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). GEOG-143 and permission of Program Coordinator.
This course provides the student the opportunity to obtain experience while working in an assigned professional setting. It is required that each student perform 150 hours of field work in either a governmental business non-profit or an educational organization. The Program Coordinator and the site staff will organize the placement and provide supervision.

Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of project development and components 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of project revisions in the overall development of a completed project 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the use and impact of a completed project 4. Develop new professional skills in a non-academic setting 5. Apply academic knowledge and skills to professional projects 6. Demonstrate an ability to work within a team 7. Demonstrate an ability to maintain effective relationships 8. Demonstrate an ability to organize experiences into verbal and written presentations 9. Demonstrate an ability to organize and file project materials 10. Demonstrate an ability to act professionally