Mobile, Wired, and Tracked
Fall 2023
Description
Digital mapping, location based services, geo-tracking, crowdsourcing, citizen science and online social networks are critically examined in terms of geographic representation, geographic inquiry, individual privacy, equity, and social justice. An experiential course that develops skills in critical geospatial thinking through inquiry into and analysis of evolving geospatial technologies (e.g. geographic information systems, global positioning systems (GPS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and satellite imagery); and explores their impact on the individual and society as they pertain to scientific, technological, social and earth science phenomena. An examination of the role of critical geospatial thinking in daily life and scientific pursuits.
Class Notes
This is a Chico Distance & Online Education (CDOE) class. Only students who are registered in an online degree program or who reside outside of Chico and have contacted Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) prior to enrollment (530-898-6105) will be permitted to enroll in this section.
Class Details
Instructor
Instructor Name (static text):
Fairbanks, Dean H
Location
WWW ONLINE
Class Registration Information
Class #
5394
Course
GEOG 305 -
SECT 72
SECT 72
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
- $ / unit
Capacity
18/25
Class Meeting Dates
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Days
TBA
Times
GEOG 305 - SECT 72
Mobile, Wired, and Tracked
Class:
5394
Units:
3
M-F
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
TBA
Digital mapping, location based services, geo-tracking, crowdsourcing, citizen science and online social networks are critically examined in terms of geographic representation, geographic inquiry, individual privacy, equity, and social justice. An experiential course that develops skills in critical geospatial thinking through inquiry into and analysis of evolving geospatial technologies (e.g. geographic information systems, global positioning systems (GPS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and satellite imagery); and explores their impact on the individual and society as they pertain to scientific, technological, social and earth science phenomena. An examination of the role of critical geospatial thinking in daily life and scientific pursuits.
Class Notes
Digital mapping, location based services, geo-tracking, crowdsourcing, citizen science and online social networks are critically examined in terms of geographic representation, geographic inquiry, individual privacy, equity, and social justice. An experiential course that develops skills in critical geospatial thinking through inquiry into and analysis of evolving geospatial technologies (e.g. geographic information systems, global positioning systems (GPS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and satellite imagery); and explores their impact on the individual and society as they pertain to scientific, technological, social and earth science phenomena. An examination of the role of critical geospatial thinking in daily life and scientific pursuits.
Instructor
Instructor Name (static text):
Fairbanks, Dean H
Location
WWW ONLINE