May 01, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013)

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

EDDT 2500 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems

3 credits

An overview to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and emphasizes hands-on Trimble Resource and Mapping grade GPS experience. Covers general GPS technology, applications, research, field data collection techniques, differential correction and export to other computer softwares such as CAD and GIS. Class requires a computer lab experience. In-class discussion and lecture methods are interspersed with computer applications to achieve course goals and objectives. Course will be useful for teaching students methods to input data into GIS and CAD systems. It is useful preparation for careers in health care, business, agriculture, planning, law enforcement, transportation, engineering, surveying and natural resource development and conservation. GEOG 1010 or

GEO 1110

GEO 1115

are suggested prerequisites.

Prerequisite/Restriction:

EDDT 1500

GEOG 1800

or a basic CAD course

Campus: USU Eastern only