Introduction to Geographical Information Systems - Using MapInfo
Date:
27/06/2012 - 28/06/2012
Organised by:
University of Leeds, White Rose Social Science DTC
Presenter:
Prof. John Stillwell
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Amy O'Neill at A.ONeill@leeds.ac.uk or 0113-3437992
Map:
View in Google Maps (LS2 9JT)
Venue:
Room G.19, School of Geography, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT
Description:
A Geographical Information System (GIS) uses spatial and aspatial data to explore where 'things' are and how they are related. This is a 'hands-on', introductory course on using MapInfo Professional - a series of short activities will allow participants to explore the functionality and potential applications of the GIS, guiding through the basics of opening and importing geographical boundaries, linking aspatial data (e.g. Census data) to those boundaries, querying and analysing data, extracting data to meet criteria, visualising data and producing maps and graphs which can be used in research outputs. MapInfo uses a menu-based interface. Open to staff and students at Higher Education Institutions in the UK and Ireland.Cost:
£45 for students and £90 for staff (This includes lunch on first day).
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Region:
Yorkshire and Humberside
Keywords:
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