Bridging High School and Introductory Undergraduate Courses in Geographic Information Science and Technology. Issue 4 (4th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: AP® GIS&T Study Group,
• Is Part Of: Journal of geography. Volume 117:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 173
• Publication Date: 2018-07-04
• Subjects: geographic information science (GISci) -- geospatial technology -- GIS education -- secondary education -- undergraduate education; Geography -- Periodicals; Geography -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 910.71
• DOI: 10.1080/00221341.2017.1407816
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1341

Abstract

Abstract: This article presents the findings of a study to determine the degree of consistency in what is taught and learned in high school and college-level introductory courses in geographic information science and technology (GIS&T). A content analysis identified sixteen topics that are generally representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in introductory undergraduate courses. The findings were used to propose a standard college-level survey course in GIS&T that could inform future efforts to introduce more academically rigorous GIS&T coursework in high schools, such as through the Advanced Placement Program.