Introduction of GIS into Civil Engineering Curricula

Author

Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Michael Gene Hilgers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Richard Lewis Elgin, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Charles Darwin Morris, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

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.

Recommended Citation

R. Luna et al., "Introduction of GIS into Civil Engineering Curricula," Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Jun 2008.

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

01 Jun 2008