GIS & Global Technologies

Mrs. Corri-Anne Burgess

Room 801
cburgess@sandi.net

GIS & Global Technologies 3&4

Mrs. Corri-Anne Burgess
ROOM 801
cburgess@sandi.net
TEXT:
GIS Tutorial 1
Getting to Know ArcGIS: Third Edition
COURSE DESCRIPTION: GIS & Global Technologies 3 & 4 is an advanced GIS class is
designed to provide real-world experience in the fields of Computer/Technology, Global
Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems. Students will learn how to use
different technology to analyze human and environmental problems. Students will enhance
their GIS knowledge through real-world GIS modules, fieldwork and data collection, peer
teaching and 3D imaging.
This course will use a consultant learning model. Students will earn credit for
attendance/participation and professional quality work. Work which is not professional
quality will be revised until it meets that level of quality. GIS is a growing field of research
and analysis in the science and business world. This course will provide hands-on
experience with industry standard software.
Students will be encouraged to work in GIS internships. These internships will take place
both in the classroom in place of GIS labs and at the clients place of business.
STANDARDS & OBJECTIVES: This course is an elective course which meets the
requirements of an elective course to meet the graduation requirement of San Diego City
Schools.
This course addresses competencies within the Information Technology Career Pathways,
Information Support & Services Pathway and the Technology Literacy competencies.
GRADES: This is a computer course and therefore the majority of the grades will be
assessed through computer labs. Sufficient time will be given for students to complete labs
during the class. It is the students responsibility to complete and hand in all computer labs
on time.
This course is designed to build your GIS computer skills throughout the term. The final
assessment will be an independent study that will be proposed, researched and presented by
the student.
Parents may access students grades through the PowerSchool Parent Portal
(powerschool.sandi.net). Instructions on how to sign up for PowerSchool can be found on
www.kearnysct.com

GIS & Global Technologies

Mrs. Corri-Anne Burgess
Room 801
cburgess@sandi.net

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
This class adheres to SCTs School Policies for 2015 - 2016. Please see the schools
website for details: www.sandiegounified.org/schools/kearny-high-school-scienceconnections-and-technology
General: Students are expected to act in ways that enhance the learning culture of our
school. Respect for individuals and property is essential for all students to succeed and for
everyone to get along.
Food & Drink: Students are prohibited from eating in the classroom. Only water may be
consumed in the classroom.
Attendance: A tardy will be recorded if you are not in your seat when the class begins.
More than 5 unexcused absences in one grading period (approx. 9 weeks) will result in an
automatic F for that grading period.
It is your responsibility to clear your unexcused absences with the SCT office. Saturday
school will be assigned to those students who have repeat tardies or unexcused absences.
One Saturday school will clear 4 tardies or 4 class periods.
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed
during class.
Homework: It is anticipated that there will be minimal homework for this class. Projects
may be worked on at home, but there will be time for completing assignments in class.
Computer Use: Computer use in an academic environment is a privilege, not a right. No
software may be installed on any computer without the specific permission of the teacher.
No software or computer setting may be altered or deleted. Hardware may not be damaged
in any way. Violation of these rules will result in the removal of computer privileges, and
consequently the failing of the course and not completing the graduation requirement.
Computer activity is monitored, all activity can be viewed by the teacher, nothing done on
the computers in this classroom should be considered private.