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In this course there are exams and software competency evaluations. -
A degree of latitude and a degree of longitude are only the same size at the equator T/F: - True
The spherical coordinate system that we use on the globe is referred to as the _____________
Coordinate System - Geographic
The most common horizontal datum reference systems you are likely to encounter in North
American maps are NAD27 & NAD83 T/F: - True
The range of longitude is 0 to "+" and "-" 180 degrees - True
There is only one great circle of longitude and it is the equator T/F: - False
What is NOT true of Longitude? - All degrees of longitude are the same size
*What is true of longitude? - -Longitude is an angular measure around the earth starting at the
international date line.
-The size of a degree of longitude varies by latitude.
-Meridians of longitude converge at the poles.
Latitude is measured from zero degrees at the equator to plus and minus 90 degrees at the poles.
T/F: - True
Lab exercises are to be submitted via what method? - Blackboard assignment upload
Your quizzes and software competency evaluations are "open book" T/F: - True; open book,
computer, training course
Chapter quizzes should be _______? - Completed prior to the first class that will cover the material
, Chapter readings should be ______? - Read prior to the when the materials covered
The way to reach your instructor is to ______? - Email with GIS class in the subject line
Attendance for this course is required T/F: - True
You must keep multiple digital copies of your work. T/F: - True
The phone policy for this class is best described as which of the following? - Nuclear: Turn off the
ringer and vibration so that you do not disturb others and its not okay to have it on the desk. It is not
ok to check it now and again, it is not ok to hide your texting your lap.
In this course there are exams and software competency evaluations. You are permitted a make up
with appropriate documentation. What is appropriate documentation? - Any of these. Procedure:
make a hard copy of your note for being excused, write the dates to be excused and your name
boldly on the top of the copy and submit it to me during the class following for illness..
Attendance points will be assigned based upon the percentage of class hours attended. Software
cultivation and exam days do not count in the total. Which of the following are true regarding
attendance and your grade. - CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT.
- If you miss more than 25% of the class hours you will have your course grade dropped by one letter
grade.
-If you miss more than 40% of class hours you will have your grade dropped by 2 letter grades
-If you miss more than 50% of class hours you will fail
As with technology, blackboard, your software training, or any other internet or network resource
have potential for technical problems. You have the responsibility to resolve these issues in which of
the following ways. - -Become adept at troubleshooting...
-Work in advance of due dates
-save and or print a copy of the syllabus
-keep multiple copies of all your work
How many hours of work per week should you devote to this class in addition to three hours of
classroom time? - 6 hours or greater