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GIS Mapping-Introduction to SAR GIS (CMPSC 98SR)

1 Unit
Students who take this course will learn how to apply their GIS skills in Search and Rescue (SAR) Mapping. Students will learn SAR incident symbology, data standards and organization, establishing incident locations, search segments, SAR incident map products, and responsibilities of a GIS specialist on SAR's and other critical incidents. The course will use a workflow and data model developed by SAR personnel that integrates with ArcGIS 10. Additionally, students will utilize GPS data that they have collected from GPS devices, convert them to shapefiles, and create team and briefing incident maps. During a full-day exercise, students will also live-track SAR teams using satellite tracking devices. This course includes handson experience in SAR incident mapping and data organization. Credit may be earned for only one of the following: CMPSC 98SR, SAR 98SR, or GEOGR 98UP. Offered for Pass/No Pass grading only. May be repeated three times.
Transfer: CSU

Spring 2012

CMPSC 14 Syllabus

Instructor:  Durkee, G