Abstract


Developing Traditional GIS in Nontraditional Curricula Tracks
Track: Designing GIS Curriculum for Higher Education
Author(s): Ken Bates

In October 2005, Kentucky State University began implementing a Capacity Building Grant utilizing GIS. Kentucky State University, a traditional Land Grant HBCU, does not have a "traditional" degree track (e.g., Geography) to use as the focal point for GIS. This paper will discuss the University's current developments in applying GIS to nontraditional degree program tracks, its development of a teaching lab, and outreach to other university programs and the community.

Ken Bates
Kentucky State University
Cooperative Extension
400 East Main St.
Cooperative Extension Building, Suite 110
Frankfort, KY 40601
US
Phone: 502-597-7016
Fax: 502-597-5046
E-mail: ken.bates@kysu.edu