GIS 130 - Field Data Applications for GIS

    Recent Professors
    wroberts@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022
    Class Size
    8–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    GIS 120
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of GIS 130
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides students and working professionals an expanded hands-on study on field data collection and methods using various geospatial technology including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RMS). Experience in using field data collection enhances GIS technician and analyst employability. Students will research real world applications for public safety, public works, digital humanities and various sciences. This course will include off-campus field trips.
    Usually Held
    Mon, Mon 8:00am–2:30pm, Mon 9:00am–10:30am