This class is about A general introduction to geographic information systems The US Department of Labor says that the geo-spatial technology is one of three fastest growing fields, along with bio-technology and nano-technology.
As the syllabus says You should learn …... The basics of a GIS system GIS data and data sources GIS analysis functions
The syllabus also says After this course, you should be comfortable to be a good GIS intern and can handle most GIS works for your graduate projects.
But ... Before you walk on water, I would recommend that you consider a couple courses
What Courses For whose who head to the job market GEO655 Adv Topic in Geog Inf Sys (Python) GEO555 GIS Algorithm & Data Struc (ArcObjects, C#) GEO503 Geo Seminar Data Sci, Adam Wilson (R programming) GEO479/559 GIS for Env Mod (projects, ArcGIS Online) GEO556 GIS Design (SQL) Of course graduate students need more theoretical stuff
Way beyond this class Self starter Network of support group Long hours You already know Kevin, Kate, and Sean Long hours Good at computers Good physical and mental health http://www.directionsmag.com/articles/the-top-five-skills-needed-to-have-a-successful-gis-career/199099
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