1. Jim Graham Bachelor's in CS and Math from Chico State
Over 20 years as a software engineer
15 with HP as an engineer and manager
Owner of tecBugs and now SchoonerTurtles
PhD from Colorado State U. in Forestry/GIS
Eight years with the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State
Two years with Oregon State U.
17 years doing GIS, 8 years teaching GIS
Research with: State Dept., USGS, USDA, DOE…

2. But who am I really? Grew up loving the mountains of California
Usually had a 24k topo in my back pocket
Discovered computers
Put together computers and maps to solve problems
After over 20 years in the commercial world, returned to academia to teach and help improve decisions on how we interact with the natural world

3. Who are you?

4. From a Graduate
I recently accepted a 3 month paid internship at Planet (formerly known as Planet Labs) in San Francisco. I'll be creating web maps and time series with their earth imagery. Without the GIS and programming experience I gained from your classes I wouldn't have this opportunity, so I wanted to reach out and say thank you. I definitely gained more skills in your classes than any other, and it is nice to have finished projects I can display on my portfolio.
- Henry Whipps, HSU gradaute

5. Geospatial Programming
I think the Web is the most important communication platform in history and will largely replace paper this century.
The Web has new technology that few organizations are taking advantage of, especially for environmental and social issues.
Geospatial is behind but starting to do some really cool stuff.

6. Class Goals Help you have the career you want
Help you have a positive impact on the earth
Specifically:
Build engaging and effective websites
Obtain a deep (and therefore transferable) understanding of web technology
Put dynamic, interactive, maps into websites
Create a complete website for a client

7. What else do you want to do?

8. Class Materials
We’ll be using Canvas for turning in assignments, grading, and the syllabus
The materials are on the web site:
gsp.humboldt.edu -> Academics -> Online Learning Materials -> GSP 418
You’ll need to learn the material on the web site each week – please ask questions for things you don’t feel confident in
There will be “pop” quizzes about every 2 weeks
This is an advanced class so you’ll need to rely on each other, me, and outside resources!

9. What do you need from me? Requested Avoid Help outside class
Answer questions directly
Tell us when wrong
Visual aids
Clarity
Detailed lab instructions
Video walk-throughs
Coffee, pizza, pie
Patience
Networking possibilities
Office hours
Lack of step-by-step
Pacing too fast

10. Professionalism
Turn off phones (and other electronic things you are carrying) or set to vibrate
Make it to class on time,
If you need to, set your alarm 20 minutes early!
If you’re late, please come in quietly
If you need to leave during class
Let me know ahead of time and sit by the door
If you have a question, ask
Others may be wondering about the same topic

11. Communication I communicate primarily through email and in person
This is a real I received from a student:
“Yo, what assignment.
Sent from my iPhone”
It’s easy to miss-read s and hard to ask them clarifying questions

12. Emails Proper subject line
Provide context so the reader understands the message
Provide a formal signature
For important s, I write them and then re-read them later
For emotionally-charged s, I write them, re-write them, have someone review them, and then don’t send some of them.
Instead, I’ll go out to lunch with the person

13. To be successful Turn in lab assignments on time!
Attend class, read the materials, etc.
Make good decisions
Follow the 20 minute rule:
If you’re stuck more than 20 minutes, get help
What is your learning style?

14. Bottom Line
The more time you spend building websites, the better you will do
If you work hard and do the assignments on time
Me (and others) will be there to help you when needed
You just need to ask!
Be ready to help others as well

15. The Class Website The class website is at:
gsp.humboldt.edu -> Academics -> Online Learning Materials -> GSP 418
I promise the website will be updated at least before class ;-)
This is a dynamic class so the materials and labs for the second half of class may change quite a bit to fit your interests and what is needed to ensure you are ready to build geospatial websites!

16. First lab
We will be using Reclaim Hosting and creating websites in WordPress. If you are not familiar with WordPress, I recommend getting started early.
Also:
Review the syllabus and first week’s materials on the website.