University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH open in google maps
January 12, 2009
Description:
Learn GIS basics and explore a variety of GIS programs you can get for little or no cost (for PC’s and Macs)! This course is useful for people who have no prior GIS experience and GIS users interested in low cost options. The GIS world has experienced an explosion of free and inexpensive programs that allow users to make maps, edit data and perform geographic analysis without breaking the bank. In this workshop, participants will have a chance to get their feet wet with numerous free and low cost GIS programs, learning the pros and cons of each. We will also cover GIS basics, common types of GIS data, and getting GIS data in NH.
General topics:
* GIS concepts
* low cost GIS software
* GIS data in NH
Participants will learn to:
* make GIS maps
* download free GIS data
* edit and manipulate GIS data and tables
* calculate area
* query GIS data
* use basic geoprocessing tools
* symbolize GIS data
Software used:
* AccuGlobe 2007
* Arc Explorer
* DIVA-GIS
* fGIS
* gvSIG
* Google Earth
* MapWindow
* NH GRANIT Data Mapper
* Quantum GIS
* Tatuk Viewer
* uDIG
Workshop Registration
UNHCE Geospatial Technologies Training Center
Coverage: State
States: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
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