Course Outline
Introduction
ArcGIS System Software
- Foundations of GIS
- Different versions of ArcGIS
- Understanding layers, attributes, features, selections, and attribute tables
Geospatial and Spatial Data
- Comparing Vector and Raster data
- The role of Metadata
- Coordinate systems and projections
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installation and configuration of ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS Capabilities
- Applying and visualizing spatial datasets
- Recognizing features and specific values
- Generating selections
- Zooming controls and measurement tools
- Utilizing ShapeFile geometry
- Managing coordinate systems
- Navigating ArcCatalog
- Editing metadata records
Raster Data
- Visualizing raster images
- Combining multiple rasters
- Resampling and reclassifying raster data
- Clipping raster layers
- Extracting values from raster points
- Georeferencing raster imagery
Vector Data
- Leveraging ShapeFile attributes
- Spatial joins with tabular information
- Developing choropleth maps
Map Organization
- Incorporating data into maps
- Data import procedures
- Adjusting properties and symbology
Creating Data
- Establishing new data files
- Drafting new features
- Plotting point data
- Merging datasets
- Clipping data layers
- Generating buffer zones
Finalization and Optimization
- Utilizing map layouts
- Incorporating 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
