GIS 5820 - Directed Research in GIS
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43318,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Peter Kimosop
Email: pkimosop@ysu.edu
Course Description
5820. Directed Research in GIS. An in-depth study of a specific problem in GIS. The problem is dependent upon the student's interest and competence, availability of faculty supervision and department equipment. May be repeated up to 3 semester hours. Prereq.: 20 semester hours of GIS. 1-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Identify a Research Topic and a Research Question . |
No Assignments Due |
| 8/31 | Perform a Literature Review . |
Progress Meeting: Meet with the Instructor for a Status Update |
| 9/7 | Identify the Geospatial Data Needed . |
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| 9/14 | Develop Research Methodology . |
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| 9/21 | Research Proposal . |
Research Proposal — Due Friday, September 25 at 11:59 p.m. |
| 9/28 | Acquire, Organize, and Prepare Data . |
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| 10/5 | Acquire, Organize, and Prepare Data . |
Progress Meeting: Meet with the Instructor for a Status Update |
| 10/12 | Conduct GIS Analysis . |
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| 10/19 | Conduct GIS Analysis . |
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| 10/26 | Evaluate Preliminary Results . |
Progress Meeting: Meet with the Instructor for a Status Update |
| 11/2 | Refine Analysis . |
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| 11/9 | Develop Maps, Figures, and Tables . |
Progress Meeting: Meet with the Instructor for a Status Update |
| 11/16 | Draft Final Research Report . |
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| 11/23 | Thanksgiving . |
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| 11/30 | Complete Final Report . |
Final Report Submission — Due Friday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m. . |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.