GEOG 400 Week 1 Lecture 1, Fall 21

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1. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster Week 1 – Lecture 1 Alan Kasprak, Fort Lewis College, Geosciences
3. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data. Juniper GIS
4. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data. NAU PERG
5. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data. Muir Way
6. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data. USGS
7. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What will I learn? What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data.
8. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster What will I learn? What is this class about? - Raster Data, which define the world into a grid of cells. - Conducting GIS Analysis on raster data.
9. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster No really, what will I learn? Geospatial World
10. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster No really, what will I learn?
11. GEOG 400: Advanced GIS - Raster No really, what will I learn? New Zealand Geological Survey
12. Some Info About Me… Alan Kasprak akasprak@fortlewis.edu Office Location: Sitter Family Hall 2784 [but email me first!] Office Phone: 970.247.6565 Virtual Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM – 12 PM @ https://fortlewis.zoom.us/my/alankasprak
13. How’d I Get Here? Hometown: Sutton, Massachusetts
14. B.S., Geology/Geophysics Boston College (2008) How’d I Get Here?
15. M.S., Earth Sciences Dartmouth College (2010) How’d I Get Here?
16. Ph.D., Watershed Sciences Utah State University (2015) How’d I Get Here?
17. Research Geologist USGS, Flagstaff AZ (2015-2018) How’d I Get Here?
18. Hydrologist USGS, Iowa City, IA (2018-2019) How’d I Get Here?
19. GIS Certificate Coordinator Utah State University (2019) How’d I Get Here?
20. Assistant Professor Fort Lewis College (2020 – Now) How’d I Get Here?
21. Research on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon and Canyonlands National Parks
22. Research on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon and Canyonlands National Parks
24. Research on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon and Canyonlands National Parks 1923 2016
25. Mapping Sand Along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon – 2009 - 2019 Main channel sand mapped with multibeam sonar Riparian sand mapped with total station Channel margin sand mapped with singlebeam sonar Upland sand mapped with remote sensing/field surveys Multibeam Sonar (Channel Bed) Singlebeam Sonar (Eddies) Total Station (Riparian) Remote Sensing/Field Surveys (Uplands)
26. "We acknowledge the land that Fort Lewis College is situated upon is the ancestral land and territory of the Nuuchiu (Ute) people who were forcibly removed by the United States Government. We also acknowledge that this land is connected to the communal and ceremonial spaces of the Jicarilla Apache, Pueblos of New Mexico, Hopi Sinom (Hopi), and Diné (Navajo) Nations. It is important to acknowledge this setting because the narratives of the lands in this region have long been told from dominant perspectives, without full recognition of the original land stewards who continue to inhabit and connect with this land. Thank you for your attention and respect in acknowledging this important legacy. "
27. "We acknowledge the land that Fort Lewis College is situated upon is the ancestral land and territory of the Nuuchiu (Ute) people who were forcibly removed by the United States Government. We also acknowledge that this land is connected to the communal and ceremonial spaces of the Jicarilla Apache, Pueblos of New Mexico, Hopi Sinom (Hopi), and Diné (Navajo) Nations. It is important to acknowledge this setting because the narratives of the lands in this region have long been told from dominant perspectives, without full recognition of the original land stewards who continue to inhabit and connect with this land. Thank you for your attention and respect in acknowledging this important legacy. " Next Monday (9/6); 10 am – 12 pm ceremony to remove Clocktower panels
28. This class is an environment of mutual respect. What do I mean by this? Mainly, that we’re not in high school anymore, and we’re all adults.
29. This class is an environment of mutual respect. What do I mean by this? Mainly, that we’re not in high school anymore, and we’re all adults. 1. I’m going to treat you as colleagues, not students • I expect that you’ll put forward your best effort throughout the semester • You can expect that I’ll do the same • You can expect to learn from me, and I’ll expect to learn from you • Yes, college grades are important; no, they’re not more important than actually learning the material
30. This class is an environment of mutual respect. What do I mean by this? Mainly, that we’re not in high school anymore, and we’re all adults. 1. I’m going to treat you as colleagues, not students • I expect that you’ll put forward your best effort throughout the semester • You can expect that I’ll do the same • You can expect to learn from me, and I’ll expect to learn from you • Yes, college grades are important; no, they’re not more important than actually learning the material 2. We’ll hold each other accountable • I expect that you’ll come to class each meeting • I won’t waste your time in class • I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt if you tell me you need to miss a class or need extra time on an assignment • You don’t need to tell me why, just know what constitutes a valid reason • …and let me know well in advance • Likewise, if I need to cancel/reschedule/move class online, I’ll let you know well in advance
31. This class is an environment of mutual respect. What do I mean by this? Mainly, that we’re not in high school anymore, and we’re all adults. 1. I’m going to treat you as colleagues, not students • I expect that you’ll put forward your best effort throughout the semester • You can expect that I’ll do the same • You can expect to learn from me, and I’ll expect to learn from you • Yes, college grades are important; no, they’re not more important than actually learning the material 2. We’ll hold each other accountable • I expect that you’ll come to class each meeting • I won’t waste your time in class • I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt if you tell me you need to miss a class or need extra time on an assignment • You don’t need to tell me why, just know what constitutes a valid reason • …and let me know well in advance • Likewise, if I need to cancel/reschedule/move class online, I’ll let you know well in advance 3. We’ll be communicative • If you’re struggling/need help with the material, due dates, or are completely overwhelmed, talk to me • In turn, I’ll let you know if I think you could use extra instruction on concepts • There won’t be any surprises at the end of the semester
32. Introductions… 1. Your name 2. Your major 3. Previous GIS experience 4. A landscape that has meaning to you (and why)
33. The reason you’re really here… How will my grade be determined? 70% is labs - Due weekly - Post these on a website you’ll create and maintain - Sometimes there will be additional written assignments to turn in via Canvas 15% is feedback to your colleagues - Post one of your maps each week on a Canvas discussion board - Provide valuable feedback to TWO of your classmates 15% is a final project - NOT an exam or a rote knowledge test - A chance for you to showcase your skills - Prompt assigned in our last class meeting, due on last day of finals
34. Week Topic 1 Intro to the course; what’s a raster? 2 Raster symbology 3 Resolution & Bit Depth 4 Local and Focal Operations 5 Zonal and Global Operations 6 Remote Sensing and Surveying 7 Terrain Analysis 8 Error and Uncertainty 9 Hydrologic Modeling, Watersheds 10 Image Analysis 11 Georeferencing 12 Habitat Modeling 13 Spatial Statistics 14 Big Data/Google Earth Engine Final Project posted Thursday, 9 December by 5pm Final Project Due Thursday, 16 December by 5pm
35. Week Topic 1 Intro to the course; what’s a raster? 2 Raster symbology 3 Resolution & Bit Depth 4 Local and Focal Operations 5 Zonal and Global Operations 6 Remote Sensing and Surveying 7 Terrain Analysis 8 Error and Uncertainty 9 Hydrologic Modeling, Watersheds 10 Image Analysis 11 Georeferencing 12 Habitat Modeling 13 Spatial Statistics 14 Big Data/Google Earth Engine Like, probably though. Final Project posted Thursday, 9 December by 5pm Final Project Due Thursday, 16 December by 5pm
36. Where can I find more Information? courses.fortlewis.edu The one true place for lectures, labs, syllabus, reading assignments, announcements, discussions, grades, anything else.
37. Where can I find more Information? courses.fortlewis.edu The one true place for lectures, labs, syllabus, reading assignments, announcements, discussions, grades, anything else.
38. How can I get help with assignments? Office Hours! Alan: Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM Thursdays 9 AM – 12 PM Online @ fortlewis.zoom.us/my/alankasprak I will let you know if I need to change/delay/cancel office hours!
39. Pro Tip: I’ll do my best to reply to emails by the following business day, but sometimes life gets super busy and that’s just not possible! Office hours are the guaranteed time/place to reach me! Use them. How can I get help with assignments? Office Hours! Alan: Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM Thursdays 9 AM – 12 PM Online @ fortlewis.zoom.us/my/alankasprak I will let you know if I need to change/delay/cancel office hours!
40. Mapping and Cartography We’re going to be doing a lot of map-making in this class. GIS makes it very easy to make maps. GIS also makes it very easy to make bad maps.
41. Mapping and Cartography We’re going to be doing a lot of map-making in this class. GIS makes it very easy to make maps. GIS also makes it very easy to make bad maps.
42. Mapping and Cartography We’re going to be doing a lot of map-making in this class. I almost required a different textbook. Let’s take some pointers from the Cat in the Hat. (and you thought this was an upper-level class, didn’t you?)
43. Every map has a purpose.
44. Every map uses a projection.
45. Every map uses a scale.
46. Every map uses a scale.
47. Every map uses symbology (and should contain a legend)
48. Every map uses symbology (and should contain a legend)
49. The Six C’s (to Earn Better than a C) A good map is… 1. COLORFUL: uses distinct colors to convey information effectively 2. CREATIVE: finds unique and interesting ways to convey information 3. CONSISTENT: fonts, labels, symbology aren’t a grab-bag of different styles 4. Has CONTEXT: provides broader location information (inset map), a title, descriptive text 5. CONVINCING: every map has a purpose – does yours meet that purpose? 6. CORRECT: typo-free, information is accurately displayed, legends correct, labels correct The maps you turn in will be graded using the six C’s!
50. For Wednesday’s Class…two things. Review pages 27–50 (especially if you haven’t taken GEOG 350) Read pages 51-59
51. For Wednesday’s Class…two things. Read the syllabus on Canvas!