Maps and the Geospatial Revolution

Maps and the Geospatial Revolution (Verified Certificate # RBCDS2GCSM), 06/2014, Penn State University. Distinction

Introduction to the core concepts of cartographic design, geographic information systems, spatial thinking, and advances in geospatial technology; basic techniques in spatial analysis and spatial relationships; exploring what makes spatial information special, how spatial data are created, how spatial analysis is conducted; designing maps, analyzing geographic patterns, and solving geographic problems using the latest mapping and analysis software; completed hands-on lab assignments using ArcGIS Online.

Final Peer-Reviewed Project:

Flight of the Decorah Eagle Peer-Reviews

To follow the story of the young eagle, please click on the Project title and read the map in this specific sequence:

1. click on the eagle image first to read what the map is about

2. then zoom in on the map and follow it from south to north.

3. click on the red bullseye at the bottom, followed by the yellow arrow on its left

4. you can click on any data point on the graph to see the coordinates and the altitude (presumably in feet) at which the bird was flying. You could also look at these data points in a table by selecting the table feature from the dropdown menu associated with any layer (these are in the left side panel of the map)

5. Click on the yellow arrow at the top, followed by the green bullseye

6. Finally click on the airplane icon to see the young eagle's flight summary.