Name: GIS Fundamentals: An Introduction
Author: Mike Ernst

Course Info

10 video lessons (56 Mins)
Published
2014
4.33

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1.

Introduction

2 mins
2.

Getting Started

5 mins
3.

Geographic Representation

7 mins
4.

ArcMap Overview

6 mins
5.

Data Discovery

9 mins
6.

Working in Our New Map

4 mins
7.

Metadata and ArcCatalog

6 mins
8.

Identify and Labels

4 mins
9.

Scale and North Arrow

5 mins
10.

Finalizing Our Map

3 mins

Course Description

This course is the first in the Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals series. The first course is designed for beginners interested in learning more about GIS and Esri's ArcGIS software. The course will introduce core concepts of ArcMap and GIS, such as geo-modeling and representation, and give a basic overview of Esri’s ArcGIS software. You’ll learn how to make a basic map of the five boroughs of New York City including labels, a scale bar, and a north arrow.

Learn these skills

Data Visualization
GIS
Mapping
Technology
ArcGIS

AICP CM

This course is approved for 1 AICP CM credit.

CNU-A

This course is approved for 1 CNU-A credit.

SACPLAN CPD

This course is approved for 1 SACPLAN CPD point.

Meet Your Instructor

Mike Ernst

Mike Ernst is an urban planner and designer whose work has focused on participatory planning, community outreach and innovative urban design through creative and engaging visual communication.

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