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Intro to ArcGIS 10 for Environmental Data Mapping and Analysis, Olympia, WA, March 27 - 29, 2012

Start
March 27, 2012
8:00 AM (PDT)
End
March 29, 2012
5:00 PM (PDT)
Location
Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, WA

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Course Helper Rate – $347.50
Intro to ArcGIS 10 – $695.00

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March 27 - 29, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (3 Days)

Evergreen State College, Computer Science Center
2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, WA, Room L2617

Instructor: Jeff Berry, Senior GIS Analyst, Erlandsen Associates

Overview: This 3-day hands on course introduces students to ESRI’s ArcGIS 10, emphasizing its use for environmental applications. Students are introduced to basic GIS concepts and ArcGIS functionality. The course incorporates environmental applications of GIS as the framework for course exercises and demonstrations, and builds upon a discussion of general GIS concepts and vocabulary to form a comprehensive overview of ArcGIS 10’s functions and uses in the environmental field. Each participant will use ArcGIS to create, edit, and analyze real world environmental data during hands-on exercises.

Course Topics:

Overview of ArcMap and ArcCatalog

Review of GIS Data Formats

Selecting, Querying and Displaying Spatial Data

Understanding and Using Spatial References

Labeling and Annotation

Introduction to Georeferencing

Creating Maps with ArcMap

Creating and Manipulating Tables

Introduction to Building Geodatabases

Creating and Editing Data

Introduction to Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst

Surface Modeling

Using Lidar Data

Site Selection/Suitability Modeling

Displaying Spatial Data in 3D

Using ModelBuilder for Geoprocessing and Analysis

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Apply a conceptual overview of GIS and spatial analysis to environmental data.
Understand and utilize the fundamental capabilities of ArcGIS.
Design and create simple geodatabases.
Create and edit vector data using ArcGIS.
Create maps using ArcGIS.
Create and manipulate raster data.
Perform spatial analysis using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst.
Automate geoprocessing and analytical models using ModelBuilder.

Education Level: Introductory to intermediate/refresher.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Materials: Course lecture and exercise manual, and reference material.

Credit: 22.5 PDHs and 2.25 CEUs for completing 22.5 hours of instruction.

Registration: $695 ($595 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800)385-0783.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: By registering, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this policy. Please read prior to registering (it's a short policy, we promise).

About the Instructor: Jeff Berry currently serves as Senior GIS Analyst for Erlandsen & Associates, an Engineering and GIS Services firm. With over 18 years of experience as a GIS Analyst, he has worked extensively with ESRI software as an analyst and as a GIS software developer. Jeff has also developed and taught numerous GIS courses covering beginning and advanced GIS topics.

(800) 385-0783