Introduction to QGIS (online)
Date:
15/12/2020
Organised by:
Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (University of Leeds)
Presenter:
Dr Rachel Oldroyd
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Kylie Norman
k.r.norman@leeds.ac.uk
Venue: Online
Description:
This one-day online course provides a practical introduction to QGIS: a free, open-source Geographic Information System. You will learn the principles underpinning vector-based geographic data analysis and learn to undertake tasks such as sourcing, loading and interrogating data; creating professional map outputs, preparing geographic data sets and undertaking spatial analysis. Short lectures will be interspersed with hands-on practical exercises with plenty of opportunity to work with your own data and seek advice regarding your own projects.
Who teaches the programme?
Rachel Oldroyd is a Teaching Fellow and quantitative geographer based in the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics at the University of Leeds. She teaches GIS at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level within the School of Geography and has over 12 years’ experience working with GIS. Rachel has a background in Computer Science and Geomatics and her research interests include: spatial data analytics for food safety, applied GIS and web-based mapping.
Is this course for me?
No prior knowledge is assumed for this course other than having basic IT skills.
Cost:
£70 – Students
£150 – Academics, public and charitable sector employees
£350 – Private sector
Website and registration:
Region:
Yorkshire and Humberside
Keywords:
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographical Information System (GIS), Quantitative Software, R, Open source , QGIS , Data Science
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