Course Outline
Introduction
ArcGIS Software Suite
- Overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Different versions of ArcGIS
- Understanding layers, attributes, features, selections, and attribute tables
Geospatial and Spatial Data
- Differences between Vector and Raster data
- Managing Metadata
- Projections and coordinate systems
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installation and configuration of ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS Core Capabilities
- Application and visualization of spatial data
- Identification of features and values
- Creating and managing selections
- Zooming and measurement tools
- Utilizing ShapeFile geometry
- Managing coordinate systems
- Navigating with ArcCatalog
- Updating and modifying metadata
Raster Data Management
- Displaying raster layers
- Merging multiple rasters
- Resampling and reclassifying raster data
- Clipping raster extents
- Extracting specific raster values
- Geo-referencing raster images
Vector Data Management
- Working with ShapeFile attributes
- Performing spatial joins with tabular data
- Developing choropleth maps
Map Organization
- Adding data layers to a map
- Importing external data
- Adjusting properties and symbology
Data Creation and Modification
- Creating new data files
- Drawing new features
- Plotting point data
- Joining datasets
- Clipping data layers
- Generating buffers
Finalization and Optimization
- Configuring map layouts
- Integrating locator maps
- Designing legends
- Adding scale bars and titles
- Exporting and printing final maps
Summary and Conclusion
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Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental spatial data concepts.
Target 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
