Course Outline
Introduction
ArcGIS System Software
- Defining Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Overview of ArcGIS platform versions
- Core components: Layers, attributes, features, selections, and attribute tables
Geospatial and Spatial Data
- Differentiating Vector and Raster data structures
- Metadata standards and practices
- Projections and coordinate systems
Preparing the Development Environment
- Installation and configuration of ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS and its Functionalities
- Applying and visualizing spatial datasets
- Identifying specific features and associated values
- Generating data selections
- Navigation, zooming, and measurement tools
- Utilizing ShapeFile geometry
- Managing working coordinate systems
- Application of ArcCatalog
- Editing and managing metadata
Raster Data
- Raster display configurations
- Merging raster datasets
- Resampling and reclassifying raster data
- Raster clipping procedures
- Extracting point values from rasters
- Georeferencing raster images
Vector Data
- Utilizing ShapeFile attribute fields
- Spatial joins with tabular datasets
- Generating choropleth thematic maps
Organize Maps
- Integrating data into map documents
- Data import workflows
- Modifying properties and symbology settings
Data Creation
- Creating new data files
- Drafting new geometric features
- Plotting point data
- Joining disparate datasets
- Clipping vector data
- Generating buffer zones
Finalizations and Optimizations
- Configuring map layouts
- Incorporating locator maps
- Developing map legends
- Adding scale bars and map titles
- Exporting and printing final map products
Summary and Conclusion
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Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic spatial data concepts.
Target Audience
- Field Ecologists
- Conservation Managers
Testimonials (3)
Radomir was very patient and helpful when I got stuck. He was very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and his explanations on different concepts were detailed and thorough.
Rachel Turcan - Animal and Plant Health Agency
Course - ArcGIS for Spatial Analysis
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location
Hamid Tuama - Ability with Innovation General Contracting (DMCC Branch)
Course - ArcGIS for Spatial Analysis
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location
