Developing a Curriculum in Geographic Information Systems: The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Core Curriculum Project.

Kemp, Karen K.; Goodchild, Michael F.

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ERIC Number: EJ446548

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265

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Developing a Curriculum in Geographic Information Systems: The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Core Curriculum Project.

Kemp, Karen K.; Goodchild, Michael F.

Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v15 n2 p123-34 1991

Describes the development by the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) teaching materials. Explains that the demand for GIS professionals and the need to distinguish between the practical and theoretical aspects of GIS motivated the project. Examines the results of and prospects for the effort. (SG)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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