Learning ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 9.2-9.3)

Description

This course introduces fundamental concepts of GIS and the major functionality contained within ArcGIS Desktop software. In course exercises, students follow the GIS analytical process and work with a variety of tools to solve realistic problems. This course emphasizes practical GIS skills.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who are new to GIS.

Learn How To

• Understand basic GIS concepts.
• Symbolize data for different types of GIS maps.
• Add labels to a map.
• Create and edit geographic data.
• Perform spatial analysis using queries, geoprocessing tools, and models.
• Create reports.
• Design presentation-quality maps.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.2 for Desktop or ArcGIS 9.3 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)

• Getting Started with ArcGIS Desktop: Exploring a GIS map; Exploring ArcGIS Desktop; Using GIS to solve problems
• Creating Map Symbology: Working with map symbols and labels; Symbolizing features based on attributes; Classifying data; Mapping density and proportion
• Referencing Data to Real Locations: Understanding coordinate systems; Working with map projections
• Organizing Geographic Data: Exploring geographic data; Organizing data into a geodatabase
• Creating and Editing Data: Editing feature shapes; Editing feature attributes; Creating new features and attributes
• Getting Started with GIS Analysis: The analytical process; Asking questions and getting answers; Examining and presenting the results
• Working with Geoprocessing and Modeling Tools: Working with geoprocessing tools; Creating and using models
• Designing Maps with ArcGIS: Working with map layouts; Creating a presentation map

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