Geographic Information Systems Intern
NEW! Last Updated: 02/04/2010
Spring quarter
Faculty: Rip Heminway GIS, Computer Science, Cartography, Dylan Fischer Forestry, GIS, Ecology
Faculty Signature Required: Please contact Rip Heminway for more information and an application at rip@evergreen.edu or 360-867-6904. Interested students are expected to meet with faculty and staff at the Winter Academic Fair, March 3 , 2010, and submit a current resume, a letter of interest, and a completed Academic Computing job application, available in Library 2599.
Major areas of study include GIS
Class Standing: Juniors or seniors; transfer students welcome.
Prerequisites: To be considered for this advanced program, students must have successfully completed a minimum of two quarters of study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related work. Prior completion of programs or courses such as Introduction to Natural Science, Sustainable Forestry, GIS Theory and Practice, or their equivalents are required.
The GIS internship, based in the Computer Applications Lab, is focused on developing advanced knowledge and skills in spatial data management and analysis through development of campus GIS data, database administration, and the support of research projects such as the Evergreen Ecological Observation Network (EEON) project. Through this internship students will gain advanced understanding of working with GIS software, and specifically in using GIS for natural resource applications. Specific opportunities include working in detail with LiDAR data, high quality aerial images, assessing forest canopy structure, and identifying forest canopy type using GIS software and data. This intern will also build instructional and support skills by assisting in the instruction of GIS workshops and curricular programs.
Credits: 10, 12 or 16 per quarter
Enrollment: 1
Books: www.tescbookstore.com
Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in GIS, Environmental Studies, Computer Science
Planning Units: Environmental Studies
Program Revisions
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| February 4th, 2010 | New internship added. |