This course by Kessler GIS covers the fundamental GIS concepts that users have needed for years. With the assistance of many GIS professionals this course content was defined, reviewed, prototyped and finalized. Students learn what GIS is, how to display data using various methods, how to query a GIS database, manipulate tabular data, edit spatial and attribute data, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps. Participants learn how to use ArcMap and ArcCatalog and explore how these applications work together to provide a strong GIS software solution. This course is for any user who is new to ArcGIS and new to geographic information systems in general. It lays the foundation for all other learning. Prerequisites and recommendations. Participants should know how to use Windows software and understand directory structures, etc. Goals
- What is GIS?
- 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
- Produce maps, reports, and graphs
Late Registration $700, starting October 8, 2011
The Basic ArcGIS Desktop class is full. There is a good possibility that Mr. Kessler will have new laptops available by then so please contact Bruce Kessler to be placed on a wait list. Additionally, if you have a computer with an ArcGIS license that you can bring to class, then also, please contact Bruce Kessler. Mr. Kessler will discount your registration fee $75 in this case.