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Geographic Information System

INTRODUCTION TO ArcGIS I

Overview

This two-day course introduces students to ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with georeferenced spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts.

Audience

This course is for those who are new to ArcGIS or to geographic information systems in general.

GOALS

  • Display feature and tabular data
  • Work with georeferenced spatial data
  • Query features using logical expressions
  • Find features using spatial relationships
  • Edit spatial and attribute data
  • Associate tables with joins and relates
  • Produce maps, reports, and graphs

COST
$550.00 per person, includes materials
Workbook provided for participant to keep

PREREQUISITES & RECOMMENDATIONS

Registrants should know how to use windowing software. This course provides the fundamental ArcGIS knowledge and experience needed to enroll in Introduction to ArcGIS II (for ArcView 9, ArcEditor 9, and ArcInfo 9) as well as several other ESRI courses.

UPCOMING ArcGIS I WORKSHOPS:

*Note: When enrolling for credit, certain criteria must be met before you can be enrolled.  Additional fees may apply.

 

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NON-CREDIT OPTION: 

 

 *CREDIT OPTION: (1 credit hour)

 

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ArcGIS II

Extend what you learned in Introduction to ArcGIS I with further exploration of ArcMap and ArcCatalog. This course focuses on spatial analysis, automation of spatial and attribute data, editing, and advanced options for cartographic display. A portion of the class is reserved for carrying out an analysis project and applying many of the new skills and techniques learned in this course. Participants conduct queries, perform spatial analysis, and present their results in a hard-copy map.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for those with fundamental knowledge of ArcGIS and geographic information systems in general.

GOALS
  • Perform spatial analysis
  • Manage geographic data
  • Perform geocoding
  • Automate data through heads-up digitizing
  • Convert data from other formats
  • Edit spatial and attribute data
  • Create and use metadata
  • Produce high-quality maps and reports
COST

 

$875.00 per person, includes materials

Workbook provided for participant to keep.

PREREQUISITES & RECOMMENDATIONS

This course is for those who have completed Introduction to ArcGIS I. If the prerequisite course is not completed, a participant should have comparable experience with ArcGIS before taking this course. The course also provides participants with the fundamental ArcGIS knowledge and experience needed to enroll in Building Geodatabases I.

UPCOMING ArcGIS II WORKSHOP:

*Note: When enrolling for credit, certain criteria must be met before you can be enrolled.  Additional fees may apply.

 

WATCH FOR UPCOMING FALL DATES...

 

NON-CREDIT OPTION: 

 

*CREDIT OPTION: (1 credit hour)

 

ENROLL BY

COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION

 

Instructor: Tony Spicci

Geographic Information Technologies

Columbia, MO
e-mail: git@socket.net

 

For information about customizing this course for your institution, please contact Peggy Ellis at (816) 271-4116.

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