Global Information Systems (GIS) and the Modern Surveyor
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This course begins with a discussion of GIS and the two divergent systems – Global Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems – that these initials can represent. Followed by an examination of both and how they assist and impact the modern surveyor.
Course Learning Objectives
- Recognize Global Information System terms
- Examine the history of Global Information Systems
- Compare current Global Information Systems
- Employ different search engines
- Evaluate the data provided by Global Information Systems
- Differentiate governmental websites from non-governmental websites
- Assess Global Information Systems software