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 Duration 14 hours

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Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • Definition and core components of GIS
  • Applications of GIS in public sector operations and governance
  • Summary of spatial data structures, including vector and raster formats

Initial Setup and Orientation in ArcGIS

  • Overview of the ArcGIS software platform
  • Procedure for installing ArcGIS
  • Review of the ArcGIS user interface
  • Fundamentals of navigation and map exploration

Administration of Spatial Data

  • Incorporating data into map environments
  • Identification of data sources and compatible formats
  • Structuring and organizing data within ArcGIS

Development and Modification of Spatial Data

  • Generation of new shapefiles and feature classes
  • Application of basic editing tools and methods
  • Management of attribute tables and data records

Foundational Spatial Analysis

  • Introduction to spatial analysis principles
  • Execution of buffering and overlay analysis
  • Implementation of spatial queries and selection processes

Introduction to Geoprocessing Capabilities

  • Utilization of the ArcToolbox
  • Application of common geoprocessing tools
  • Process automation using ModelBuilder

Map Production

  • Design of map layouts
  • Inclusion and customization of map elements
  • Export and distribution of maps

Advanced Visualization Methods

  • Management of symbology
  • Application of labels and annotations
  • Introduction to 3D visualization within ArcGIS

Conclusions and Subsequent Procedures

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental cartography and geographic principles

Target Audience

  • Geographers
  • Environmental scientists
  • Archaeologists

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