Assignment
The assignment reviews key terms and skills needed to work with map data. The exercises address terminology and key functions in GIS. You will need a solid understanding of these terms in order to understand the functionality of ArcGIS.
Address the following points in a Word document:
• Define what GIS stands for.
• Describe the three primary functions of GIS as explained in the assigned reading.
• Identify and describe the two types of geographic information.
• Define the following terms and provide one example for each term:
o Feature class
o Layer
o Scale
o Attribute
• Explain the scale differences between GIS and a paper map.
• Describe what is found in the ArcMap Table of Contents.
• Describe how to change the symbol of a feature found in the table of contents.
• Explain how you would display map tips for a specific layer?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Cite your resources within your responses and on the reference page.
Text Book: Law, M., & Collins, A. (2015).Getting to know ArcGIS desktop for ArcGIS 10.2 and 10.3 (4th ed.). Redlands, CA: ESRI Press.
• Chapter 1: Introducing GIS
• Chapter 2: Introducing ArcGIS
• Chapter 3: Interacting with Maps
Article
Mahdi, A. A., Ndahi, E. M., Yahaya, B., & Maina, M. L. (2014). Integrated GIS and satellite remote sensing in mapping the growth, managing and production of inland water fisheries and aquaculture (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. European Scientific Journal, 10(6), 178-183.
• This research article demonstrates how GIS can be used to manage fisheries and directly supports the week one learning objectives and assignments.