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Scott, Michael

Faculty, Master's Program Director, Geography
Henson Science Hall (HS) 157P
410-543-6456 or ext 36456
msscottsalisburyedu
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Courses  [−]

2013 Summer I

  • GEOG 419-101 ADVANCED GEOG INFO SCIENCE
    Study of current theories and development trends in GIS technology. Emphasis on hands-on working knowledge utilizing ARC/INFO software. Prerequisite: COSC 120 and GEOG 319 or consent of instructor. Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week.
  • GEOG 419-111 ADVANCED GEOG INFO SCIENCE
    Study of current theories and development trends in GIS technology. Emphasis on hands-on working knowledge utilizing ARC/INFO software. Prerequisite: COSC 120 and GEOG 319 or consent of instructor. Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week.
  • GEOG 515-101 SELECTED PROBLEMS
    Independent study permitting research or in-depth work on a selected topic to be indicated on student’s transcript. May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles. Intended for seniors with 18 or more hours in geography. May be offered for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: Consent of department review committee.
  • GEOG 519-101 ADVANCED GIS
    Study of current theories and development trends in GIS technology. Emphasis on hands-on working knowledge utilizing ARC/INFO software. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
  • GEOG 519-111 ADVANCED GIS
    Study of current theories and development trends in GIS technology. Emphasis on hands-on working knowledge utilizing ARC/INFO software. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

2013 Fall

  • GEOG 319-010 GEOG INFORMATION SCIENCE
    Study of automated information handling using geographically referenced data to support spatial analysis. Consideration of and experience in the collection, storage and display of computer manipulated data. Includes hands-on experience with a variety of commercial software GIS packages. Prerequisite: GEOG 219. Three hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week.
  • GEOG 403-001 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
    Introduces students to the geographic principles and theories of natural and technological hazards. Both the physical properties of hazards and the human actions and reactions to hazards will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Six hours of geography or consent of instructor. Three hours per week.
  • GEOG 630-701 GIS & PUBLIC ADMIN
    Examines practical approaches for incorporating geographic information systems (GIS) technology into a public administration setting. Discusses implementation strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and strategies for overcoming technical and organizational boundaries. Case studies illustrate how public officials have successfully applied GIS to their specific needs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, POSC 540, and GEOG 419 or GEOG 519. Three hours per week.

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Awards, Scholarship & Creative Works:  [−]

Article(s)

Limpert, D., Birch, D., Scott, M., Andre, M., & Gillam, E. 
(2007). 
Tree selection & landscape analysis of Eastern Red Bat day roosts. 
Journal of Wildlife Management, 
71(2), 
478-486. 

Cutter, S. L., Scott, M. S., & Hill, A. A. 
(2002). 
Spatial variability in toxicity indicators used to rank chemical risks. 
American Journal of Public Health, 
92(3), 
420-422.

Awards(s)

Michael Scott (2010). Wilson H. Elkins Professorship - University System of Maryland (USM).
Michael Scott (2008). Regents' Award for Excellence in Public Service - Board of Regents, University System of Maryland (USM).

Presentations

Scott, M. (2009). Making data available - GeoDASH. Presented as the invited speaker's paper at the Maryland Digital Government Summit. Presented at Maryland Digital Government Summit, Linthicum Heights, MD.
Scott, M., Owens, M., & Cicconetti, B. (2009). Moving the line - critical area boundary mapping. Presented at the Towson University GIS Conference. Presented at Towson Univesity GIS Conference, Towson, MD.

Book Chapters

Folkoff, M. E., Harris, D. W., Scott, M. S., Venso, E.A.& Frana, M.F. (2003). Bacterial Source Tracking of Nonpoint Source Pollution Using GIS and DNA Fingerprinting Technologies. Khan, O.A. (Eds.), Geographic Information Systemsand Health Applications Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.

Other

Scott, M. (2009). Invited speaker for the Master of Ceremonies of the joint meeting of the Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore of MD & the Mid-Shore Regional Council, Cambridge, MD.. Presented at Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore of MD & the Mid-Shore Regional Council, Cambridge, MD.

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