Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), how to think about and approach problems spatially, and how GIS can be applied to your role at work.

Introduction

• Thinking spatially

1. Understanding GIS

• Solving spatial problems
• Finding and accessing GIS
• Recreating the world on a map
• Specifying location
• Essential map comprehension

2. GIS Core Concepts

• More than digital maps
• Layers of data stacked together
• The data behind the map
• Images, surfaces, and raster layers
• LiDAR: Creating a 3D model

3. Geospatial Analysis

• Asking a map questions
• Evaluating spatial relationships
• Analysis with imagery and surfaces

4. Spatial Data Sources

• Spatial data is everywhere
• Creating your own GIS data

5. GIS as a Spatial Platform

• Enterprise-level GIS
• Mobile and web GIS

Conclusion

• Putting it in practice