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Introduction of GIS into Civil Engineering Curricula
Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
  • Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Michael Gene Hilgers, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Richard Lewis Elgin, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Charles Darwin Morris, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

This research project developed a web-based learning system to teach students the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the foundational courses of a typical civil engineering program. As opposed to generating a series of GIS courses, the GIS know-how is introduced within existing courses as a module that will reinforce basic concepts taught throughout the curriculum in a comprehensive manner. Evaluation research of a proof-of-concept prototype for geotechnical course supported the efficacy of such an approach. With this prototype as a guide, modules are developed in the following five areas: environmental, geotechnical, hydrology, surveying/measurements, and transportation.

Meeting Name
2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
  • Geotechnics,
  • Higher Education,
  • Hydrology,
  • Information Systems,
  • Modules,
  • Research Projects,
  • Surveying,
  • Transportation
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
6-1-2008
Publication Date
01 Jun 2008
Citation Information
Ronaldo Luna, Richard H. Hall, Michael Gene Hilgers, Ghulam Bham, et al.. "Introduction of GIS into Civil Engineering Curricula" Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael-hilgers/10/