Course Outline
Introduction
ArcGIS System Software
- What is GIS?
- ArcGIS versions
- Layers, attributes, features, selections, and attribute tables
Geospatial and Spatial Data
- Vector vs Raster data
- Metadata
- Projection and coordinate systems
Preparing the Development Environment
- Installing and configuring ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS and its Functionalities
- Applying and visualizing spatial data
- Identifying features and values
- Creating selections
- Zooming and measuring
- Using ShapeFile geometry
- Working coordinate systems
- Using ArcCatalog
- Modifying metadata
Raster Data
- Displaying rasters
- Merging rasters
- Resampling and reclassifying rasters
- Clipping a raster
- Extracting raster value points
- Geo-refrencing a raster
Vector Data
- Using ShapeFile attributes
- Spatial joining with tabular data
- Creating choropleth maps
Organize Maps
- Adding data to a map
- Importing data
- Editing properties and symbology
Data Creation
- Implementing new data files
- Drawing new features
- Plotting points
- Joining data
- Clipping data
- Creating buffers
Finalizations and Optimizations
- Using map layouts
- Working with a locator map
- Creating legends
- Implementing scale bars and titles
- Exporting and printing maps
Summary and Conclusion
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Requirements
- An understanding of basic spacial data concepts.
Audience
- Field Ecologists
- Conservation Managers
Testimonials (3)
Radomir was very patient and helpful when I got stuck. He was very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and his explanations on different concepts were detailed and thorough.
Rachel Turcan - Animal and Plant Health Agency
Course - ArcGIS for Spatial Analysis
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location
Hamid Tuama - Ability with Innovation General Contracting (DMCC Branch)
Course - ArcGIS for Spatial Analysis
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location