GIS using ArcGIS Desktop
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INTRODUCTION
A GIS (Geographic Information System) is a powerful tool used for computerized mapping and spatial analysis. A GIS provides functionality to capture, store, query, analyze, display and output geographic information. This course introduces GIS concepts and ArcGIS tools used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, and communicate information. Using ArcMap and ArcGIS Online, the participants will work with GIS maps, explore data, and analyze maps and data as you learn fundamental concepts that underlie GIS technology.
DURATION
10 days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Find and organize geographic data and other content for a mapping project.
- Display features on a GIS map and access information about them.
- Perform spatial analysis to answer questions.
- Share GIS maps and analysis results.
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE 1: The ArcGIS platform
- Lesson introduction
- The ArcGIS platform
- Getting to know the ArcGIS platform
- Components used in this course
- Lesson review
MODULE 2: The basics of GIS
- Lesson introduction
- Applications of GIS
- ArcGIS online
- Sign in to ArcGIS Online
- Choose a base map
- Add a data fie to your map
- Save and share your map
- Lesson review
MODULE 3: Understanding GIS data
- Lesson introduction
- Turning geographic information into GIS data
- GIS data models
- Explore GIS data models in ArcMap
- Which data model is better?
- Working with tables
- Documenting your data
- Open ArcMap and create a folder connection
- View data in a GIS
- Identify various fie types
- View an item description
- Correct an error in an item's metadata
- Preview a dataset's geography and table
- Add data to the map
- Lesson review
MODULE 4: ArcGIS online
- ArcGIS Online content
- GIS services and web maps
- Web mapping applications and mobile apps
- Tools and data from ArcGIS Online
- Explore GIS content using ArcGIS Online
- Browse ArcGIS Online for web content
- Browse ArcGIS Online for desktop content
- View an item's details
- Examine options for opening ArcGIS Online items
- Lesson review
MODULE 5: The importance of coordinate systems
- Lesson introduction
- What is location?
- How spatial data stores location
- Geographic coordinate systems
- Working with data in different geographic coordinate systems
- Projected coordinate systems
- Spatial properties and distortion
Schedules
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| No. of Days: | 10 |
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