Course Announcement TEC7132 - GPS Introduction for Natural Resource Field Personnel
This hands-on field course emphasizes real-world applications of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for natural resource field personnel. By the end of this course you will be able to use a multi-billion dollar space based radio positioning and navigation system to document the exact location and spatial configuration of your study plots, bird point-count stations, archeological sites, roads, fence lines, crops, or weed patches on your refuge/conservation area. Since field work is only half the picture, this course also covers downloading GPS data and importing into ArcGIS for map use or data analysis, and exporting spatial data back to the GPS receivers for field navigation. Recreational grade GPS receivers such as the Garmin Map76CSx are used exclusively in this introductory class. However, mapping grade GPS receivers such as the Trimble GeoXT using ArcPad software will be available for demonstration. College Credit: 1 semester hour. Length: 3 days/24 hours Location: National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV 2008 Course Dates (Registration Deadline): March 17-19 (January 28) September 10-12 (July 2) Agenda: http://training.fws.gov/TEC/Agenda/7132_%202007.htm Tuition, Lodging, and Travel Information: http://training.fws.gov/ * Free tuition for USFWS, NPS, and BLM employees Class Registration: http://doilearn.doi.gov/ Search the catalog for "TEC7132" For More Information Contact: Eric Kelchlin, New Technologies Course Leader USFWS National Conservation Training Center Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Phone: (304) 876-7453 Fax: (304) 876-7225 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://training.fws.gov/ Note: Individuals interested in Mobile GIS with ArcPad and advanced GPS applications are encouraged to take TEC7133 (GPS Advanced Applications for Natural Resources) which is offered in August 4-8, 2008 at NCTC.
