Introduction to Asset Management

Catalog description

Introduction to asset management with a focus on utility systems spread over a geographic region. Covers principles of cartography and methods for presenting geographic information. Coordinate systems, map projections, scale, topographic mapping, thematic mapping, spacial analysis methods, and mapping accuracy are expanded upon from introductory course. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and model engineering systems. Probability models and ways to achieve levels of service within an overall system will be covered. Laboratory element with case studies incorporated.