GEOG 583
Geospatial System Analysis and Design

Lesson 5 Reading Assignment

Lesson 5 Reading Assignment

The readings this week will cover basic computer hardware, software, and database structures in order for you to develop your own system requirements.

Read

Justice, M. (2020). How computers really work: A hands-on guide to the inner workings of the machine. No Starch Press.

Choose "SIGN IN" at the top right of the screen, in the "email address" box type in your PSU email, click "continue". It should say "I'm with: Pennsylvania State University", click "Sign in with SSO", then you should be directed to the chapter above.

Chapter 7: Computer Hardware

Think About

Chapter 7 will introduce you to basic computer hardware including RAM, CPU, and Hard Drives. Every design (even online and web designs) requires basic computer architecture. This reading and the module content will describe the requirements to run web designs as well as ArcGIS Pro Desktop designs. While you’re reading, consider what is required for your own design in terms of Computer Hardware.

Read

Justice, M. (2020). How computers really work: A hands-on guide to the inner workings of the machine. No Starch Press.

Choose "SIGN IN" at the top right of the screen, in the "email address" box type in your PSU email, click "continue". It should say "I'm with: Pennsylvania State University", click "Sign in with SSO", then you should be directed to the chapter above.

Chapter 10: Operating Systems

Think About:

Chapter 10 will introduce you to the different operating systems including iOS and Windows, and the features of the different types of operating systems. The module content also introduces you to which operating systems are best for Web designs, FOSS designs, and ArcGIS Pro Desktop designs.

Read:

Timoshenko, G. Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems. Database Management and Analytical Techniques for Agricultural Planning: A Course Manual, 19.

Think About:

This article introduces you to the basic design requirements for a relationship database management system, including how to design tables and how to join/relate table based on key fields. While you’re reading, consider how you will develop your own database design tables, and while key field(s) you’ll use.