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GIS Fundamentals: Thematic Maps

This third GIS Fundamentals course covers the basics of making several kinds of thematic maps, including choropleth, dot density, and proportional symbol maps.

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Course Info

  • Duration 10 video lessons (55 Mins)
  • Published Published
    2014
  • 4.38
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    1.
    Introduction
    Chapter Duration 1 min
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    2.
    Introduction to Thematic Maps
    Chapter Duration 3 mins
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    3.
    Getting Our Data
    Chapter Duration 8 mins
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    4.
    Setting Up Our Map
    Chapter Duration 9 mins
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    Data Classification
    Chapter Duration 2 mins
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    Introduction to Choropleth Maps
    Chapter Duration 2 mins
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    Choropleth Maps in ArcGIS
    Chapter Duration 10 mins
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    Dot Density Maps in ArcGIS
    Chapter Duration 7 mins
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    Proportional Symbol Maps in ArcGIS
    Chapter Duration 5 mins
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    Course Wrap Up
    Chapter Duration 2 mins

Course Description

This is the third course in the Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals series. This course covers how to create thematic maps using Esri's ArcGIS software. We'll cover the basics of making several different kinds of thematic maps, including choropleth, dot density, and proportional symbol maps. These maps allow data to be arranged visually while appropriately highlighting important aspects of the built and natural environment.

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.

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Mike Ernst

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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