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Global Information Systems (GIS): A Tutorial

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This course begins with the basic question, ‘what is GIS? From this beginning the attendee will be given a guided tour through the technical explanation of the operations of GIS. Beginning with types and manner of input of data to the application of advanced GIS techniques. and concluding with QA/QC reviews and data output. Topics covered include functions of a GIS, metadata, hardware, software, input, output, quality assurance and control.
 

Course Learning Objectives
•    Describe the functions of a GIS system
•    Compare spatial data infrastructures
•    Explain why data standardization in necessary
•    Compare ArcGIS to other applications
•    Identify GIS features
•    Distinguish between raster and vector data
•    Compare spatial and attribute data models
•    Explain digital terrain modeling
•    Analyze data structure selection
•    Compare digitizing to scanning input.
•    State the advantage of COGO input.
•    Explain converting vs. modifying data.
•    Discuss the importance of data verification.
•    Distinguish between compression vs. compaction.
•    Examine data format translation
•    Assess the different types of file formats
•    Discuss data storage systems
•    Identify data errors
•    Compare topological overlay methods
•    Differentiate between connectivity and proximity
•    Explain ‘rubber sheeting’
•    Differentiate between quality and standards
•    Compare graphic and tabular output
•    Discuss sources of errors in datasets.
•    Explain data Standards.
•    Define levels of usefulness