Module 3 Ethics

For our lab assignment we were tasked with creating a map of  Jordanian archaeological sites, as well as the creation of a secure geodatabase and file structure. This map could be used to manage and monitor sites in Jordan by creating an assessment of the current condition of the sites mapped.  Additionally, we discussed a chapter from Brian Fagan's book, The Arrogant Archaeologist. This chapter describes his frustrations with treasure hunters and the need for more emphasis on conservation, ethics, and public education withing college level archaeology courses.

Module 2: Geoprocessing in ArcGIS

This week we learned how to create models and script tools in Arcmap. We also used batch processing and used Pyhton to run a geoprocessing script. Once the objectives were finished, we were tasked with exporting the model as a script. This weeks work was pretty tough to navigate as the review was 30 pages of instructions. However, those instructions were instrumental with completing the assignment. The end result is shapefile of the basin with all of the "Not prime farmland" soils removed from the basin.

Module 2 Queries and Clips

For this lab we honed our skills by using queries and clips in order to produce a map showing information about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The fire was responsible for destroying a large part of the prosperous city.

Module 1 GIS Programming- Getting our Feet Wet

The summer semester is here after a short two week break and we are jumping in feet first to Python Scripting for AcrGIS.  This weeks module consisted of learning how to access Python via the program list and ArcMap. We also were tasked to run a file called CreateModuleFolders.py created each modules folder for this semester and several folders within each module including Scripts, Results, and Data.  This was done by double clicking the folder. Attached is a print shot of the end result after running the folder.