The Spatial Analysis Laboratory

空间分析实验室的目标是在本科生水平上更好地整合地理信息的收集、分析和可视化呈现。有了这个新的实验室，通过整合技术课程和以内容为导向的课程以及通过广泛的现实世界问题解决项目来实现项目目标。随着课程的推进，学生能够将计算机和统计知识应用到内容课程中。广泛的动手、项目导向和合作学习使学生在课堂上充分投入。项目与该地区的现实问题有关，如经济发展，因此学生可以亲自和情感参与。六种年度出版物来自班级项目：《地理数据：来源和质量》、《阿巴拉契亚肯塔基州经济发展数据手册》、《阿巴拉契亚肯塔基州统计地图集》、《阿巴拉契亚肯塔基州垃圾填埋场地理分布》、《阿巴拉契亚肯塔基州国际贸易参考书》和《学生档案》。

The objective of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory is to achieve a better integration of the collection, analysis, and visual presentation of geographic information at the undergraduate level. With this new lab, project objectives are reached through the integration of techniques courses and content- oriented courses and through extensive real-world problem-solving projects. Students are able to apply computer and statistical knowledge in content courses as they advance through the program. Extensive hands-on, project-oriented, and cooperative learning fully engages students in classes. Projects are related to the real-world problems in the region, such as economic development, so that students can be personally and emotionally involved. Six annual publications result from class projects: Geographic Data: Sources and Quality, Data Book for Economic Development in Appalachian Kentucky, Statistical Atlas of Appalachian Kentucky, Geographical Distribution of Landfills in Appalachian Kentucky, International Trade Reference Book for Appalachian Kentucky, and Student Portfolios.