Introduction to Geographical Information Systems - Using MapInfo
Date:
27/06/2012 - 28/06/2012
Organised by:
University of Leeds
Presenter:
Professor John Stillwell
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
For further information, please contact Amy O'Neill at a.oneill@leeds.ac.uk or call 0113 343 7992
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.
Cost:
£45 for students, £90 for staff. (Cost includes lunch on the first day). This course is open to students and staff at Higher Education Institutions in the UK and Ireland.
Website and registration:
http://store.leeds.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&prodid=186&deptid=9&catid=47
Region:
Yorkshire and Humberside
Keywords:
Spatial Data Analysis, GIS, spatial data, mapping
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