Using Geospatial Technology (GIS) in Multiple Subjects

Vincent A. DiNoto, Jr.Dean of College and Systemic Initiatives

Vince.dinoto@kctcs.edu

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Partners

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Fields of Study

• Field Work• Energy• Geography• Geology• History• Political Science• Economics• Demographics• Institutional Research

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What is GIS

• Geographical (Geospatial) Information Systems• It is a graphical data base that represents geographic features• Any item that has geography associated with it can be

displayed– Zip codes– Addresses– Counties– States– Census information– Townships– College districts

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Data

• Multiple source of maps and data is available in general at no cost

• US Census Bureau, State GIS organizations and ESRI

• Querying of data is an important consideration i.e. where do people live who have a median income of $35,000 and a associate degree

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Map Types

• Static Maps– Image– pdf

• Dynamic Maps– Web based– Software based

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Field Work

• Any location on the surface of the earth can be geographically positioned

• GPS – Receiving device that can be loaded directly onto a map – ArcMap or Goggle Earth

• Examples– Water sampling of a stream– Locating the position of a covered bridge or old mill

• Adding a photograph to the data is an important conderation

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Field Work:Position of Water Mills in the Eastern U.S.

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Energy

• Solar• Wind• Non-renewable

energy sources

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Geography

• Any feature of the earth can be located

• Aerial Images of earth surface

• Three dimensional images

• Land Use

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Geology

• Earth Structures

• Coal Deposits

• Soil Types

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History

• Battlefield maps

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Political Science

• Political changes in country boundaries over time

• The creation and changes of counties

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Economics

• Geographically looking at business

• Income levels• Housing types

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Demographics

• Looking at racial distribution

• Educational levels

• Ethnic backgrounds

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Institutional research

• Applications vs attendance

• Distribution of majors

• Targeted populations

• Dual credit enrollments

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Basic GIS

• Getting Started– Project files– Data Storage

• Shapefiles/Images– Adding Data– Data Sources– Compressed Data

• Projections/Coordinates• GPS

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Resources

• http://techcenter.jefferson.kctcs.edu/gis/Pages/default.aspx - Vince’s GIS homepage

• http://techcenter.jefferson.kctcs.edu/GIS/DATA/Pages/default.aspx - Vince’s Data

• http://techcenter.jefferson.kctcs.edu/Map/Pages/default.aspx - Vince’s Created Maps

• http://techcenter.jefferson.kctcs.edu/workshops/Pages/default.aspx - GIS Virtual Workshops

• http://techcenter.jefferson.kctcs.edu/GIS/wiki/Wiki%20Pages/Wiki%20Glossary.aspx – GIS Wiki

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Resources (cont.)

• www.census.gov• www.esri.com• http://kygeonet.ky.gov/