GIS @ Rio Hondo College

Join us for a new Fall semester of 2023.  Located at the 605 & 60 freeway, Rio Hondo’s 24th year of GIS offerings are scheduled to start August 19th for both online & hybrid (one evening a week). Several optional field sessions are scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays. 

  • Introduction to GIS (GIS 120) two offerings, online or Hybrid (once a week on campus)
  • GIS 150 – Small Unmanned Aircraft System (& Photogrammetry)
  • GIS 220 – GIS Applications
  • GIS 221 – Cartography Design and GIS
  • GIS 280 – Geospatial Prog & Web Services
  • GIS 281 – Crime Mapping and Analysis

For more information, visit http://www.riohondo.edu/gis . Also a short video about the Rio Hondo GIS Program https://bit.ly/3DLLuVL 

Geography of Mars @ CSULB

Looking to take an interesting Geography course? Try out GEOG 441/541, Geography of Mars, at CSULB.

The class requires only that a student has taken introductory physical geography or general geology or a comparable course, so that they have a basic understanding of how our home planet “works.”  From that, they will acquire deep familiarity with Mars as an actual place to them, learning about Mars’ tectonic, geomorphic, and meteorological processes and the regional landscapes they produce.  They will be able to understand a lot of the martian research frontier by the end of the class and a few may be inspired to intern at JPL!

This is a “once in an academic lifetime” opportunity for students!

Here is a link to the flyer for the course —  https://home.csulb.edu/~rodrigue/mars/MarsFlyerF23.pdf

Fireworks 2023!

While driving through Fillmore over the weekend, I noticed the firework stands that were being put together. Ah yes, July 4th is just a few days away. That means there will be fireworks again!

Use the app to view cities in LA, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino County that allow the sale and discharge of fireworks.  Included are days and times when fireworks will be sold and when you can light them up, as well as links to city websites and telephone numbers.  Data was collected from municipal codes, websites, and/or contacting each city. Data provided as is.  Some cities are allowing sales to start today AND allow you to discharge them now as well!  Check it out and be safe!

SCAG Connect SoCal 2024

Every four years, SCAG updates its visionary plan for the future of the region, Connect SoCal. This process is now underway and they want to hear from you! 

SCAG’s process to develop Connect SoCal is an opportunity for everyone in their six-county region to share your thoughts on important issues that affect your everyday lives.

Don’t miss the opportunity to help them shape the future of Southern California! Take a brief survey and share your perspectives on the critical matters affecting the region. The survey will close on June 4. By taking part, you will have a chance to win an iPad or one of 10 gift cards!

Visit Connect SoCal and take the survey!

GIS 130 @ Rio Hondo College

Looking for a class on field applications for GIS? Sign up for GIS 130 at Rio Hondo College!

The course provides students and working professionals an expanded hands-on study on field data collection and methods using various geospatial technology including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RMS). Experience in using field data collection enhances GIS technician and analyst employability. Students will research real world applications for public safety, public works, digital humanities and various sciences. This course will include off-campus field trips.