…an introduction to grid-based map analysis and
modeling
GEOG 3110,
University of Denver, Geography, Winter Term 2010
Thursdays
6:00-8:50 pm,
<Click here>
for 1-page flyer describing the course
Instructor: Joseph K. Berry, Room 240, Boettcher
Building (West)
Office
hours Thursdays, 3:00 to 5:00 pm (or as specially arranged on Thursdays
1:30-3:00 pm or Fridays 9:00-3:00 pm)
Phone (970) 215-0825 —
Email jkberry@du.edu — Website http://www.innovativegis.com/basis/
Course Administrative Materials
About the
instructor
Homework guidelines
and example question/response
Report Writing Tips
Email
dialog and other helpful hints (Part 1 weeks 1-5, Part 2 weeks 6-10)
…send an email with your question and I will respond
and then post if your question has general class interest
Example
Mini-Project …link to a completed report (very good=A- grade) of a
Landfill Suitability mini-project from a previous class
Setting
up and using class data
Note: The Map Analysis text (Berry 2007,
GeoTec Media; www.innovativegis.com/basis/Books/MapAnalysis/) is Required
Reading and available at an author’s discount at the first class meeting
($34.64 or order from www.geoplace.com/books/mapanalysis for $51.95, includes U.S shipping). The book includes a Companion CD-ROM containing the MapCalc Learner and Surfer
Demo software used in the course and text files of the Recommended Further Reading and links to the Optional Other Reading. In addition, Keywords for Google searches and links to numerous Other Papers and Presentations that are
posted online at www.innovativegis.com/basis/ for students wanting even more information on each
Topic.
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W e e k |
Required |
Recommended Further Reading & Optional Other Reading |
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Map Analysis Text |
Further (on companion CD-ROM) |
Other (posted on the Internet) |
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1 1/7 |
Table of
Contents,
Foreword, Preface and Introduction plus online paper on
“An
Analytical Framework for GIS Modeling” (1st class material online; click to view
assignments) |
About MapCalc
About Surfer About SnagIt and (1st
class material online; click to view
assignments) |
Video demos of MapCalc
usage Papers on “A
Brief History and Probable Future of Geotechnology” and “Incorporating
Grid-Based Map Analysis Into GIS Curricula” |
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2 1/14 |
Topic 1 Data Structure
Implications Topic 2 Fundamental Map
Analysis Approaches |
Topic 1 Further Topic 2 Further Reading |
BM Columns on “Overview
of Basic Terminology & Structure”, “Maps
as Data & Data Structure Implications” and “Alternative
Data Structures” |
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3 1/21 |
Topic 3 Basic Techniques in
Spatial Analysis |
Topic 3 Further Reading |
Paper on “GIS
Technology in Environmental Management” |
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4 1/28 |
Topic 4 Calculating
Effective Distance |
Topic 4 Further Reading |
Papers on “Identifying
and Evaluating Alternative Pipeline Routes & Corridors” and “Mapping
In-Store Shopper Movement” Application article
on “A
Consensus Method Finds Preferred Routing” |
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5 2/4 |
Topic 5 Calculating Visual
Exposure Topic 6 Summarizing
Neighbors |
Topic 5 Further Reading Topic 6 Further Reading |
Papers on “Incorporating
Grid-based Modeling into Linear Infrastructure Analysis” and “Characterizing
Surface Area, Length & Inclination” |
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6 2/11 (Exam #1) |
Topic 7 Basic Spatial
Modeling Approaches |
Topic 7 Further Reading |
BM Columns on “A
Framework for GIS Modeling” and “Cartographic
& Spatial Modeling” |
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7 2/18 (Project) |
Topic 8 Spatial Modeling
Example |
Topic 8 Further Reading |
Paper on Application articles
on “A
Mapping Firewall” and “Quantifying
Wildfire Risk” |
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8 2/25 |
Topic 9 Basic Techniques in
Spatial Statistics |
Topic 9 Further Reading |
Paper on “Representing
Spatial Patterns & Relationships” Application articles
on “Who’s
Minding the Farm” “Precision
Agriculture” and “Precision
Conservation” |
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9 3/4 |
Topic 10 Spatial Data Mining |
Topic 10 Further Reading |
Papers on “Site-Specific
Crop Management” and “Remote
Sensing Crop Type & Condition” Application article
on “Retail
Sales Competition Analysis” |
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10 3/11 (Exam #2) |
Epilog |
Appendices A and B |
Papers on “Education,
Vocation & GIS Enlightenment” |
Note: right-click on the hyperlink to download lecture
presentations; PowerPoint files are posted at least 48 hours before class. Be aware that the \Links folder containing external slide sets is only available
through the class folder in the GIS Lab and the class CD.
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Week
1 – Overview [Wk1_lec.ppt -
- Week 2 – Maps as Data [Wk2_lec.ppt - Map data types and their implications; Contouring and thematic mapping effects; implications; Vector vs. raster; Raster images, grids and pseudo-grids]
- Week 3 – Reclassifying and Overlaying Map Layers [Wk3_lec.ppt - Characterizing size, shape, pattern and arrangement; Point, region and map-wide overlay; Grid math]
- Week 4 – Measuring Distance and Connectivity [Wk4_lec.ppt - Simple vs. weighted distance; Proximity and movement; Accumulation surfaces; Identifying optimal path(s); Viewsheds and visual exposure surfaces; Narrowness surfaces]
- Week 5 – Summarizing Spatial Context [Wk5_lec.ppt - Calculating slope, aspect and profile maps; Applying spatial differentiation and integration; "Roving window" summary operations; Characterizing edges and complexity]
- Week 6 – GIS Modeling Approaches [Wk6_lec.ppt - Deductive vs. inductive reasoning; Flowcharting spatial problems] (link to example graded_MiniProject_example.htm)
- Week 7 – GIS Modeling Examples [Wk7_lec.ppt - Pipeline routing; Wildfire risk mapping; Micro terrain analysis; Retail sales]
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Week
8 – Surface Modeling [Wk8_lec.ppt - Basic statistics
and its
- Week 9 – Spatial Data Mining [Wk9_lec.ppt - Linking numeric and geographic patterns; Normalizing maps; Clustering mapped data; Investigating map correlation; Developing prediction models (spatial regression); Assessing prediction results]
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Week
10 – Future Directions [Wk10_lec.ppt - Data exchange;
Dynamic map pedigree; Toward a humane
Note: right-click on the hyperlink to download exercise
templates; Word files are posted at least 48 hours before class.
Cross-reference MapCalc commands to ESRI Grid/Spatial Analyst
Exer0.doc – example exercise template
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Week
1 – Overview [Exer1.doc -
Dissecting a suitability model (MapCalc)]
[Optional MapCalc Tutorials]
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Week
2 – Maps as Data [Exer2.doc - Examples of spatial
analysis considerations (MapCalc)]
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Week
3 – Reclassify and Overlay [Exer3.doc – Reclassify and
Overlay (MapCalc)]
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Week
4 – Measuring Distance and Connectivity [Exer4.doc - Distance and
Connectivity (MapCalc)]
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Week
5 – Summarizing Spatial Context [Exer5.doc - Neighborhood analysis
(MapCalc]
Exam #1 Study Questions — you are encouraged to study
together and exchange insights about answering the questions… if not
face-to-face, then through emails.
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Week
6 – GIS Modeling Approaches [Exer6.htm Mini-Project
“opportunities” – designing, implementing and reporting a “directed” GIS
application model (MapCalc); extra three days to complete (due Sunday,
February 21, 5:00 pm); graded Example Mini-Project from
a previous class as a benchmark]
à Click here to take Exam #1 (return 2.0 hours after you download) … it will be posted on the class website by 8:00
am Friday February 12 and must be completed by 5:00 pm Wednesday
February 17. You will download the
exam and submit your completed exam within 2.0 hours via email to jberry@innovativegis.com. BE SURE to save your completed Word
file before you exit to submit it!!!
- Week 7 – GIS Modeling Examples [No lab assignment]
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Week
8 – Surface Modeling [Exer8.doc – Spatial interpolation (Surfer);
or special report (4-10 pages) on a GIS Modeling topic of your own choosing]
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Week
9 – Spatial Data Mining [Exer9.doc -
Basic spatial statistics (MapCalc); or special report (4-10 pages) on a GIS
Modeling topic of your own choosing]
Exam #2 Study Questions — you are encouraged to study together and
exchange insights about answering the questions… if not face-to-face, then
through emails.
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Week
10 – Future Directions [No lab assignment;
in-class experience with ESRI Spatial Analysis module; Optional Exer10.doc on MapCalc
Import/Export]
àClick here to take Exam #2 (return 2.0 hours after you download) …posted
on the class website by 10:00
am, Thursday, March 11th and must
be completed by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, March 16th. You will download the exam (time/date stamped
at our website) and submit the completed document within 2.0 hours. BE SURE to save your completed Word
file before you exit to submit it!!!
All of the course software is installed on the GIS Lab computers. You can install the software to your own
computer from the Map Analysis book’s companion CD or download from the
Internet—
Microsoft Office by
Microsoft [you need to have working versions of Microsoft Office applications Word, PowerPoint and Excel
loaded on your computer]
Adobe Reader by Adobe [download and install from the Internet
— Windows-based program for viewing/printing
documentation files (.pdf); free software; see www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html for more
information on Adobe Reader and free download]
SnagIt by
Techsmith [download and install from the Internet — screen capture software; 30 day
evaluation; see www.techsmith.com/ for information
on fully licensed system ($37.95 Academic version)]
MapCalc Learner by BASIS [install from the Map Analysis book Companion CD — grid-based map analysis
software included with the course
materials; also can download from www.innovativegis.com/basis/MA_Workshop/MapCalc_download.htm;
see www.innovativegis.com/basis and
select items under “software.” ]
Surfer Demo by Golden Software [install from the Map Analysis
book Companion CD — surface modeling
and 3D display software included with the course materials; also can download from www.goldensoftware.com/demo.shtml;
see www.goldensoftware.com and
select “Productsà
Surfer” for more information on fully licensed system ($699)]
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