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This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), designed for people who may not use GIS software on a daily basis, but who will benefit from understanding the capabilities of a GIS, the underlying spatial analysis concepts, and best practices for GIS projects. This course was developed to inform scientists, supporting both their direct research and their professional and technical interactions with GIS practitioners.
The course will be conducted in two sections. Section one will provide an overview of fundamental concepts of GIS and spatial analysis and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) ArcGIS software. Hands-on exercises will familiarize students with the ESRI ArcMap components, including the user interface and basic GIS functions such as loading and managing spatial and tabular data, editing and manipulating GIS data, developing GIS database queries, and graphical and tabular data presentation.
Section two will step through a spatial analysis project, including project planning and initiation, geographic database design considerations, functionality of spatial analysis, and analysis outputs and layouts (maps, graphs, and reports). Participants will receive hands-on experience with ESRI ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox applications; learn how these applications can be used most effectively to organize and analyze data; and learn how to present information in a geographic context.
Course materials and a 60-day evaluation copy of ESRI ArcView software are included in the tuition fee.
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