Digital Quest, Inc.

Course at a glance:
This course will allow the student to apply all skills and techniques learned up to this point to create their first extensive GIS and Remote Sensing project. In this project, the students will create a three-dimensional map of their campus. The student will work with others to complete this project using the Project Management Model as their guide. They will be involved with all parts of the process from data collection using GPS units to presenting the project to interested stakeholders.

During the course you will also learn….

How to Set up a Project Plan
Making Data collection assignments
Collecting Elevation Data
Importing GPS Points to Your Computer
Adding Campus Boundary GPS data
Adding Elevation Data
Merging Elevation Point Shapefiles
Creating a Three-Dimensional TIN
Adding the TIN to the 3D Scene
Draping the Air Photo on the Surface Model
Collecting Campus Feature Data
Adding Z Values to Extrudable Themes
Editing Theme Displays
Displaying Feature Data in 3D
Exporting and Printing 3D Scenes
Creating a Map Layout of the Campus Surface Model
Creating a Comprehensive Map of the Campus
Creating a Thematic Map of the Campus
Procedures in Creating a Written Report
Procedures to Deliver the Oral Presentation

Why is this topic important?
Every school campus, whether it is a secondary or post secondary, should have a digital map. To give the digital map an even more realistic look, 3D can be added. Once created, a three-dimensional model of the campus can be examined from multiple viewpoints. This type of digital map can be beneficial at the administration level for many reasons such as for planning new buildings or for locations of parking areas or athletic facilities. Three-dimensional maps can also be useful at the campus level in directing the faculty where to take their classes when building evacuations are necessary in the event of a fire or natural disaster.

Table of Contents:

Classwide Campus Application using Fundamental & Extended

Project Overview Page
Project Plan
Project Implementation – Creating the Campus Surface Model
GPS Recording Log – Campus Surface Data
Project Implementation – Adding Campus Feature Data
GPS Recording Log – Campus Feature Data
Project Presentation – Creating Map Layouts
Project Presentation – Written Report Instructions
Project Presentation – Oral Report Instructions

Who could use this knowledge?

Who are the direct stakeholders?

Skills we assume you have before you take this class:

You must know ArcGIS 9.1, have basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of an office suite (such as PowerPoint, Word Docs, and Spread Sheets) and experience with the Internet.

Software you will need:

ArcGIS 9.1 , an office suite (such as PowerPoint, Word Docs, and Spread Sheets) and an Internet browser.

Hardware you will need:

A networked computer lab with a 1:1 ratio of students to computers, which meets the following minimum specifications: Pentium-III, Celeron, Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon running at 1ghz or equivalent, at least 1GB of RAM memory, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional, a network server providing at least 500MB of storage per student, and appropriate read/write permissions for both the server and workstations. You will also need Internet access and a suitable means of displaying PowerPoint presentations (LCD projector, large monitor, plasma screen, etc.). You will also need a GPS unit.

Teacher Support…

Detailed, thorough student documentation, Full lesson plans including objectives, materials needed, procedures and assessments, PowerPoint presentations with narratives, Customized assessment and answer keys based on local data

What Data will you use…

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