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 | GIS 110 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) |  |
Topics Covered1. GIS desktop environment A. Hardware requirements B. Windows navigation C. Terminology 2. GIS data A. Data types B. Points, lines and polygons 3. Thematic mapping A. Attribute data classifications B. Classification methods 4. Database manipulation A. Adding new variables B. Calculating new variables 5. Basic cartography A. Cartographic design 6. Coordinate systems A. Latitude and longitude B. State plane C. UTM D. Conversion between systems 7. Spatial analysis A. Geoprocessing B. Clip C. Overlay 8. Data collection A. Internet browsing B. Unzipping compressed files C. Recognizing valid data 9. File management A. Changing files sizes B. File workplace 10. GIS applications - examples A. Use in business B. Emergency services 11. Graphic user interface (GUI) manipulation A. Adding and deleting buttons and colors B. New starting templates 12. Basic GIS programming A. Adding functions to GIS B. Where to obtain scripts for use in programming  |