1. Textbook

GIS Fundamentals.  A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 2^nd ed.,  Paul Bolstad. Eider Press, 2005. ISBN: 978-0-9717647-1-2.  Additional readings may be assigned.

2. Software If you have questions about the software – come to the first class before you buy it.

You need access to a computer with the loaded software, ArcGIS 9.2.  Ideally, this means you will purchase and load the software onto your personal computer.  Alternatively, there are two computers with ArcGIS 9 in the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) in the lower level of the Library. The LAP is not open on the weekends so you must have time during the week to access these computers if you do not have access to the software elsewhere.

You can use ArcGIS version 9.1 but you will have to make some compensations for the change in versions.

 There are two options to purchase the software:

·         180-day license which comes with the textbook, Getting to Know ArcGIS (ISBN: 1-58948-083-X).  This option includes tutorials. 

·         1-year student edition.  This option does not include tutorials, and costs approximately $100.00  For details, see: http://www.esri.com/industries/university/education/student_faqs.html

Before purchasing the software, make sure your computer meets minimum hardware and software requirements.  ESRI, the software developer, lists current requirements on their website.  Click here or go to: http://www.esri.com/industries/university/education/student-eval_faqs.html and scroll to System Requirements.

Currently (10/2007) ArcGIS 9.2 is not supported onVISTA.  ArcGIS 9.1 is not and will not be supported on VISTA.  If you are running VISTA at home, you will need to use the computers at Saddleback (or elsewhere) to complete the assignments.

3. Electronic data storage device – flash drive (thumb drive).