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Abstract
Integrating Concepts of Geospatial Metadata into GIScience Education
Track: Universities and Higher Education
Author(s): Lynda Wayne
Efforts to educate students in the production of metadata often relinquish the topic to an individual lecture. This approach reflects that of the GIS professional community, as metadata is commonly produced as an addendum to the geospatial data development and analysis process. The highest quality metadata, however, is captured during data development as values and methods are implemented. In addition, early documentation of such information can prove vital during geospatial analysis and the exploration of alternative methods. This paper outlines specific areas of the GIScience curriculum in which concepts of metadata can be integrated into traditional lecture topics and exercises.
Lynda Wayne
GeoMaxim
60 Cherokee Road
Asheville, NC 28801
USA
Phone: 828.250.3801
Fax: 828.275.9651
E-mail: Lwayne@email.com