Transcript NR 322: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

NR 322: Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems
Jim Graham
Fall 2010
Hi, I’m Jim!
• Professional
– Teach at university level (undergrad and
grad)
– Online educational tools (game-like)
– Sailing (students, studies)
Syllabus
• See web site:
– Ibis.colostate.edu/jim
– Click on “My Classes”
– Click on “NR 322”
Jason’s Class in Anthropolgy
• Also full…
Questions for students
• How many of you have taken a GIS
class before?
• How many of you have used GIS in a
job?
• What do you want out of this class?
• How many of you plan on taking NR
422 in the spring?
First Assignment
• Bring a map you like to lab
• Be ready to answer:
– Why did you like it?
– Who is it for?
– What is its purpose?