FOR 324
NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Lab Assignments

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Last Updated by E.Bevilacqua 04/22/2008

Lab Assignments

Lab Assignment #01:
Mapping Basics - Geometry & Interpretation

  • Due Date: End of lab

Lab Assignment #02:
Digital Data Models - Raster vs Vector, & Intro to IDRISI

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for view of color orthophoto

Lab Assignment #03:
Raster GIS - Image Processing I

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets

Lab Assignment #04:
Raster GIS - Image Processing II & Map Accuracy Assessment

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets
  • Click on the following links for detailed looks at training sites: Area 1; Area 2; and Area 3.

Lab Assignment #05:
Raster GIS - Data Queries & Land Cover Change Analysis

Lab Assignment #06:
Raster GIS - Cartographic Modelling & Site Selection

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets

Lab Assignment #07:
Vector GIS - Introduction to ArcGIS

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets

Lab Assignment #08:
Vector GIS - GIS Database Creation Using Digital Orthoimagery

Lab Assignment #09:
Vector GIS - Table Joining, Data Queries & Management Planning

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets

Lab Assignment #10:
Raster & Vector GIS - Digital Elevation Data and Terrain Analysis

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets

Lab Assignment #11:
Vector GIS - Introduction to GPS and Spatial Accuracy

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Clear here to download a copy of DNR Garmin for home use if you need it
  • Clear here for othophotos of campus

Lab Assignment #12:
Vector GIS - Data Acquisition and Database Creation Using GPS

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Clear here to download a copy of DNR Garmin for home use if you need it
  • Clear here for othophotos of campus

Lab Assignment #13:
Vector GIS - Spatial Analysis using point data -Part I

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets
    • Click here for example map of symbolized sample points
    • Click here or here for example map of symbolized voronoi polygons
    • Click here for example map of symbolized HUC polygons for % Forest Cover
    • Click here for example map of Black cherry forest type distribution (BONUS)

Lab Assignment #14:
VECTOR & RASTER GIS - Spatial Analysis II and Climate Change Detection

  • Due Date: End of lab
  • Click here for datasets