Instructor:  Dr. Maribeth Price

Enrollment Cap:  11

Prerequisites:  Students should have a previous GIS course using ArcGIS, or have equivalent work experience.

 This course introduces students to field techniques associated with GIS, GPS, and remote sensing.  It integrates practical field-based skills with the theoretical underpinnings through several real-life data collection and analysis projects.   Key topics include:

·         Designing robust sampling strategies for collecting field data

·         Using GPS equipment for field data collection

·         Assessing the accuracy and quality of spatial data

·         Integrating GIS, GPS, and remotely sensed data

The course begins at 1pm on Saturday July 31, and end on August 14, Saturday at 1:00 PM. It will include lectures, computer laboratory work, and field work in the beautiful Black Hills.  Moderate hiking and outdoor exertion will be expected on field days.  Some evening reading and/or lab work may be needed to complete assignments.  All necessary equipment and software are provided, although participants may bring their own laptops and/or GPS equipment if they wish.  Transportation from SDSM&T to field sites will also be provided.

Students will make their own arrangements for lodging and meals during the course, including bringing a lunch on field days.  Participants who reside outside the Rapid City area may inquire about dorm accommodations by contacting School of Mines ResLife

For more information Contact:

Dr. Maribeth H. Price, Chair

Department of Geology and Geological Engineering

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

501 E. St. Joseph St.  Rapid City, SD  57701

Office:  605-394-1290  Dept Office:  605-394-2461

Maribeth.Price@sdsmt.edu