Introduction to GIS for Developers

Description

In this course, you will :

• Learn how to locate reliable GIS data or how to create your own.
• Investigate methods for visualising GIS data on an interactive map.
• Discover how to analyse GIS data to reveal spatial relationships and trends.
• Learn how sharing GIS data and apps can boost their utility in solving real-world problems.

Syllabus :

1. The "What" and "Why" of GIS

•  Introduction 
•  What Is GIS? 
•  Getting Started 

 

2. Creating or Acquiring GIS Data

•  Creating or Acquiring GIS Data 
•  Basemaps 
•  Creating Your Own GIS Data 
•  Operational Layers 

 

3. Visualizing Spatial Patterns

•  Visualizing Spatial Patterns 
•  A Closer Look at GIS Data 
•  Visualize Data with Discrete Values 
•  Visualize Data with Continuous Values 
•  Enhance Visualization with Other Media 
•  Decide How to Visualize Your Data 

 

4. Analyzing Spatial Relationships

•  Analyzing Spatial Relationships 
•  Finding Suitable Locations 
•  Distributing and Accessing Resources 
•  Developing Spatial Analysis Solutions 

 

5. Sharing Your GIS Solutions

•  Sharing Your GIS Solutions 
•  GIS Is Community 
•  GIS Is Collaboration 
•  GIS Is Crowdsourcing 

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