GIST 2190 Intro to Programming Geospatial Information Science and Technology
This course provides an introduction to advanced geoprocessing techniques and scripting. Topics include working with a model builder, scripting fundamentals and geographic information system (GIS) customization. Prerequisites: Completion of
GIST 1200,
GIST 2310,
GIST 2410, and
MATH 1400. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Geoprocessing Fundamentals
- Working with a Model Builder
- Scripting Fundamentals
- Scripting and Geoprocessing
- Advanced Scripting and Geoprocessing Concepts
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Outline the history of geoprocessing; explain the geoprocessing object; identify appropriate uses for a model builder; describe and apply scripting, and programming techniques for geoprocessing; customize the geographic information system (GIS) environment to facilitate geoprocessing
2. Describe the properties of a model; combine the elements of a model to solve a geoprocessing task; utilize intermediate datasets to execute specific tools in a model; incorporate parameters into a model; carry out batch processing of models; build models that incorporate variables, iterations and lists
3. Identify the characteristics of scripting language; design scripts adhering to the basic syntax rules; incorporate slicing, lists, and control structures; and execute scripts
4. Access the geoprocessor object through a script; modify geoprocessing environment settings through scripting; create scripting tool; and incorporate error trapping into a script
5. Incorporate advanced geoprocessing functionality in scripting; utilize enumerations and cursors to process datasets; incorporate geoprocessing model objects into script writing; and incorporate a script into a model