Introduction to ArcGIS
Date:
19/03/2018
Organised by:
University of Leeds, Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC)
Presenter:
Ms Rachel Oldroyd
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Kylie Norman: k.r.norman@leeds.ac.uk
Description:
This 1 day course provides an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI’s ArcGIS version 10.2 software. It provides participants with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with using and navigating the software, as well as focussing on the skills of data entry, data manipulation, editing, analysis and mapping. The emphasis of this course is working with vector data in the context of a variety of socio-economic applications. The course will mix teaching with demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Due to licensing restrictions, this course is only available to people registered or employed at a UK Higher Education Institution
Programme objectives
- To introduce new users of Geographical Information Systems to Esri’s ArcGIS v10.2
- To provide skills in data entry, data manipulation, spatial analysis and thematic mapping
- To encourage participants to reflect on how the mapping and basic spatial analysis techniques might be used in their own research area.
Cost:
£70.00 (students), £120 (University Staff)
Website and registration:
https://www.cdrc.ac.uk/events/19725/
Region:
Yorkshire and Humberside
Keywords:
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, ICT and Software
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Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
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