Module 1 

Basic GPS Theory and Operation

 

1)  Student Pre-lab activity:
   
    -  Read the following sections of the GPS Overview:  What is GPS,

          History of GPS, and How GPS Works

2)  Classroom Materials for Instructors:
   
     - Select this link to view PowerPoint slides for instruction.

3)  Module One Field Exercise: 
        - Complete the Field Exercise. Options for viewing: 

As a webpage (html)  
As an Adobe pdf file 
A Microsoft Word Document

4) Take the Self Scoring Exam:
       - 
Online Exam

 

Source: GPS Tools for Geographers, Department of Geography, Oklahoma State University