This 3-day hands-on class introduces participants to the environmental applications of ESRI's ArcGIS 10 software. The course will build upon a discussion of general concepts and vocabulary to form a comprehensive overview of ArcGIS PRO’s functions and uses in the environmental field. Each participant will have their own computer workstation to create, edit, display and analyze real world environmental data during numerous hands-on exercises. On the third day, participants will have an opportunity to expand their skills by applying their knowledge to more complex and in-depth projects.
| "Great overview of tools and tasks...Exercises were great at walking through and showing how each tool can be applied to real world situations."-Adam J, March 2014 "This course took me through a ton of useful information in just a short period of time, and the price was right!" Adam C, March 2014 "It is very applicable to my job duties, I will immediately be able to use these tools." -E. Moore, March 2013 "…very relevant to natural resource work. " -S. Miller, March 2013 |
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply a conceptual overview of GIS and spatial analysis to environmental data
- Understand and utilize the fundamental capabilities of ArcGIS
- Conduct overlay analysis
- Create intersects, buffers, unions and clips using the Geoprocessing Wizard
- Measure spatial relationships between layers of geographic data
- Perform complex relational database queries
- Generate presentation-quality maps
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of computer operations.
*reduced tuition is available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, and nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members
Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements.
This hands-on course is intended for environmental and graphics professionals involved in the collection, interpretation, and presentation of spatially related data. Attendees will learn the uses and capabilities of ArcGIS 10 by working first-hand on sample scenarios. Previous GIS experience is not required.
| Overview of ArcCatalog and ArcMap Connecting to Data Adding Layers Working with Geographic Features Feature Attributes within a Data Frame Querying and Selecting Geographic Features Editing Features Working With CAD Drawings Creating Summary Charts | Manipulating Tables Creating Tables Mapping Buffers Symbolization Adding Database Features Layouts and Printing Maps Basic On-Screen Digitizing/Georeferencing Intro to Spatial Analyst Extension Intro to 3D Analyst Extension |
Attendees will receive a course manual containing workshop proceedings and reference material.
Pen or pencil and paper to take notes. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. You will be on our own for lunch.