Global Positioning Systems COMP 9516

Online
OntarioLearn

OntarioLearn description: Examine GPS applications, with emphasis on operating fundamentals, absolute and differential techniques, types of signals, considerations related to GPS data, satellite systems (GNSS) and future trends. GPS receiver NOT required.

Note(s)

Course Delivery Method:

This is an OntarioLearn online course delivered via the OntarioLearn Portal. Teacher support will be available via email, and technical support will be available via phone.

Course Essentials:

You must have ArcGIS Pro, which is available for download at no additional cost through the course. (You will not be able to complete the course with ArcGIS Pro running on a Macintosh. Macintosh systems are not supported in this course.)

Prerequisites

You must have completed COMP 9518 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Online). (An approved equivalent is also acceptable.)

Recommendations

You will have the most success in this course if you already have experience working with shapefiles and an understanding of datums, projections, and vector data models before you start this course.

Hours and Fees

Hours

42

Fee

$406

Course Sections

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course; however, check back soon to see if we have developed additional schedules.
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