Location

Community Services & Continuing Education - Alexandria

Objectives

• • Understand basic GIS concepts and terminology.• Explore spatial data in ArcGIS using basic navigation tools.• Use ArcGIS tools and methods to create and edit spatial data.• Analyze spatial data using basic selection and geoprocessing tools.• Design a map in ArcMap that incorporates basic map elements.

Outcomes

• Creating and Editing Geometry.• Linking and Managing Attribute Data.• Importing and Exporting Data.• Using Object Classification.• Working with Raster Images.• Working with Source Drawings.• Using Source Drawing Queries.• Using the Display Manager.• Establishing a Geospatial Environment.• Stylizing Features.

Course Contents

• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.• Definitions, components and processes.• GIS and decision support systems (DSSs).• GIS applications• Creation and data handling• Setting up folders and documentation.• Designing GIS project.• Editing overview• Advanced Editing.• Geo-referencing and shapes spatial adjustment.• Vector analysis.• Query GIS attribute data and management.• Layouts.