| Geographic information systems help professionals get the geographic data and information they need to make important decisions. Through practical exercises and lectures, this course provides participants with the knowledge they need to understand the fundamental concepts and basic functions of a GIS, the properties of GIS maps and the structure of a GIS database. In course exercises, participants will utilize the Esri ArcGIS 10.3 software to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database and analyze data using common analysis tools. Introduction to GIS and ArcGis • Geographic information basics and overview • Practical introduction to ArcGIS software Exploring Spatial Databases (Geo-Databases) and Geo-Referencing • Introduction to spatial databases (geo-databases) • Understanding location/map projection • Satellite images/geo-referencing • ArcGIS Geo-database • Geo-referencing Data Input and Editor • Data input and vectorization • ArcGIS editor tools Thematic Maps • Layout design • Symbology Solving Problems with GIS using Querying/Spatial Analysis • Query analysis • Introduction to Arc Toolbox • Queries and Spatial Analysis |