Learning ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 10)

Description

ArcGIS is a system that includes all the tools needed to get the most out of a GIS. This course introduces fundamental concepts of GIS and the major functionality contained within ArcGIS Desktop software. In course exercises, you will follow the GIS analytical process and work with a variety of tools to solve realistic problems. This course emphasizes practical GIS software skills.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who are new to ArcGIS Desktop software and new to GIS.

Learn How To

• Understand basic concepts of GIS and how it is used for decision making.
• Work with a GIS map to find features of interest, analyze patterns, and derive useful information.
• Classify, symbolize, and label map features to support data visualization and interpretation.
• Create and edit geographic data to accurately represent real-world objects.
• Perform spatial analysis using queries, geoprocessing tools, and models.
• Design high-quality maps and reports to share analysis results with others.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 10.0 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.