Module 6 Status: AI GIS Containerized Workflows
Status: 📝 DRAFT - Materials in Development
Expected Release: Sunday, November 24, 2025
Expected Due Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST
📊 Completion Status
| Component Type |
Status |
Notes |
| Videos |
🚧 In Progress |
Video scripts under development |
| Activities |
🚧 In Progress |
Activity files being finalized |
| Assignments |
🚧 In Progress |
Assignment templates under construction |
| GitHub Discussions |
⏳ Pending |
Categories ready, content pending |
| Grading Rubrics |
🚧 In Progress |
Rubrics being developed |
📚 Planned Module Components
Videos (Planned: 6+)
- 📝 Video 1: Module 6 Introduction & AI in GIS
- 📝 Video 2: Local LLMs & Ollama
- 📝 Video 3: MCP (Model Context Protocol) for GIS
- 📝 Video 4: AI-Enhanced Spatial Analysis
- 📝 Video 5: Prompt Engineering for GIS
- 📝 Video 6: Ethics & Responsible AI in GIS
Activities (Planned: 6+)
- 📝 Activity 1: AI Experience Poll
- 📝 Activity 2: LLM & MCP Discovery
- 📝 Activity 3: AI Ethics in GIS Discussion
- 📝 Activity 4: AI Experience Sharing
- 📝 Activity 5: AI Prompting Success Stories
- 📝 Activity 6: (Multi-part) AI & GIS Career Analysis
Assignments (Planned: 3-4)
- 📝 M6A1: Local LLM Setup & GIS Prompting
- 📝 M6A2: MCP Integration for Spatial Workflows
- 📝 M6A3: AI-Enhanced Spatial Analysis Project
- 📝 M6A4: (TBD - Ethics case study or advanced integration)
🎯 Learning Objectives (Planned)
Students completing Module 6 will be able to:
- Deploy and interact with local LLMs (Ollama) in containerized environments
- Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) for GIS-specific AI interactions
- Apply prompt engineering techniques for spatial analysis tasks
- Critically evaluate ethical implications of AI in GIS
- Integrate AI tools into professional GIS workflows
- Assess when AI enhancement adds value vs. introduces risk
🤖 Module Theme
AI-enhanced spatial analysis, local LLMs, and intelligent GIS workflows
This cutting-edge module explores how artificial intelligence is transforming GIS practice, giving students hands-on experience with emerging technologies while emphasizing ethical considerations and professional judgment.
⚠️ For Students
Module 6 content is not yet available. Materials will be released on Sunday, November 24, 2025.
Check back after Module 5 completion for:
- Video lectures and slide decks
- Assignment instructions and GitHub Classroom links
- Discussion activities and polls
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Last Updated: October 31, 2025