ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS (10.0)

Description

This course teaches the fundamental concepts and basic functions of a GIS, the properties of GIS maps, and the structure of a GIS database. In course exercises, you will develop basic software skills by working with ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 tools to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and analyze data using common analysis tools.

Who Should Attend

• Individuals who do not have any prior GIS education or workplace experience with GIS.
• Managers and GIS support staff who need to understand how GIS fits into their organization.

Learn How To

• Understand what GIS is, what it can do, and how others are using it.
• See how your organization can benefit from a GIS.
• Create a basic GIS map.
• Work with different types of geographic data.
• Access information about geographic datasets and features.
• Apply a systematic approach to analyzing data in order to find patterns and relationships.

Esri will provide the following software to use during class:

• ArcGIS 10.0 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)

GIS overview

• Functions of a GIS
• Real-world applications

Components of a GIS map

• Features and layers
• Map scale

Exploring a GIS database

• Attribute tables
• Relationship between features and attributes
• Symbolizing and labeling features based on their attributes

Map layouts

• Data view and layout view
• Layout tools
• Map elements
• Exporting a map layout

Understanding location

• Location systems for maps and globes
• Map projections
• Finding location coordinates on a map
• Measuring area and distance on a map

Raster data and vector data

• Representing real-world features
• The geodatabase

Geographic data

• Tabular data
• Working with Item Description to explore geographic data

Querying data

• Attribute queries
• Location queries

Analyzing spatial relationships

• Buffering features
• Overlaying features

Solving problems with GIS

• GIS analysis process
• Applying GIS tools to analyze a geographic problem
• Creating a map layout to present results

Knowledge of Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing is required.