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Course Requirements: Students are required to complete in class assignments, answer questions from
the text, complete lab assignments where they develop maps and answer questions regarding GIS
applications in the real world.
Grading Scale: The grading scale is listed below. Percentage Grade 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 60 - 69
D < 60 F
Tentative Grade Allocation:
Homework ~500
Projects ~400
Final Exam ~100
Relationship to Campus Theme:
This course addresses the campus theme by incorporating GIS computer technologies, applied natural
resource management and GPS data collection technologies that are used to develop natural resource
management plans.
Classroom Policies:
Be respectful of other students, technicians, instructors, and guests. Show up for class. Be involved in
classroom discussions.
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of
communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by
the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important
information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. Dishonesty in the
classroom or laboratory and with assignments, quizzes and exams is a serious offense and is subject to
disciplinary action by the instructor and college administration. For more information, refer to the
Student Handbook.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged
to contact your instructor and the Learning Center (228-5479) as early as possible during the beginning
of the semester.