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Explore a comprehensive program preparing students for geospatial work in precision agriculture. Curriculum covers technical skills and emphasizes critical thinking, communication, leadership, and personal management. Learn the importance of geospatial skills beyond data management and develop problem-solving abilities.
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Educational Programming in GIS 2013 IGIC Biennial Conference Terry Brase, GISP Kirkwood Community College
Overview Precision Ag Curriculum Preparing students for geospatial workforce Other skills besides technical
Program of Study • General Ed • Communication • Science and Math • Agronomic • Background and knowledge on applying geospatial skills • Geospatial • GIS, GPS, RS, Data Mgt & Flow, and mechanical
Personal Skills • Communication • Presentations; technical reports; • Leadership • Facilitation, teamwork, building personal relationships • Personal Management • Organization, time mgt, client mgt
Critical thinking • Trouble shooting • Figure out problems • High order analysis • Make logical connections • Synthesis • Create unique concepts • Allow creativity
Summary Training is not the same as Education Geospatial education is more than technical skills Critical thinking is important Students are not our customers; employers are.