Course Outline

Introduction to GIS for Government

  • What is GIS?
  • Applications of GIS in Various Fields for Government
  • Overview of Spatial Data Types (Vector and Raster) for Government Operations

Getting Started with ArcGIS for Government

  • Introduction to ArcGIS Software for Government Use
  • Installing ArcGIS in a Government Environment
  • Overview of the ArcGIS Interface for Government Users
  • Basic Navigation and Map Exploration for Government Applications

Managing Spatial Data for Government

  • Adding Data to a Map for Government Projects
  • Data Sources and Formats for Government Use
  • Organizing Data in ArcGIS for Government Operations

Creating and Editing Spatial Data for Government

  • Creating New Shapefiles and Feature Classes for Government Applications
  • Basic Editing Tools and Techniques for Government Users
  • Attribute Tables and Data Management for Government Projects

Basic Spatial Analysis for Government

  • Introduction to Spatial Analysis Concepts for Government Use
  • Buffering and Overlay Analysis in a Government Context
  • Spatial Queries and Selections for Government Applications

Introduction to Geoprocessing Tools for Government

  • Using the ArcToolbox for Government Projects
  • Common Geoprocessing Tools for Government Operations
  • Automating Tasks with ModelBuilder for Government Use

Creating Maps for Government

  • Designing Map Layouts for Government Reports and Presentations
  • Adding and Customizing Map Elements for Government Use
  • Exporting and Sharing Maps in a Government Context

Advanced Visualization Techniques for Government

  • Working with Symbology for Government Applications
  • Using Labels and Annotations for Government Projects
  • Introduction to 3D Visualization in ArcGIS for Government Use

Summary and Next Steps for Government GIS Users

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of cartography and geographic principles

Audience

  • Geographers for government and private sectors
  • Environmental scientists
  • Archaeologists
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