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>There's the rub... I doubt that many university programs have access to or
>train students it the use of such equipment. Renting isn't really an option
>until you already know not only how to use it, but how to use it well. And
>don't forget the money/time investment in the software to make sense of it all.
>Currently, the typical (academic) shoestring project budget isn't likely to
>cover the equipment or software, so it is going to be up to the contract
>folks to make it a higher item on the 'must have' list...
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>Mary Ellin D'Agostino
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I agree that most Anthro departments probably don't have alot of this high
tech equipment available for teaching (GIS, GPS, total stations, the
computers to download and manipulate with, etc.). Most universities with a
decent Civil Engineering program probably do, though, so learning how to
use it isn't that difficult--just take the requisite classes and adapt what
you learn to your field. Geography departments are another option,
particularly for GIS. Getting access after you've learned how to use the
equipment is another story.
Chris Clement
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