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Introduction to ArcGIS 10 for Environmental Professionals: Principles of GIS Mapping and Data Analysis - Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Start
September 15, 2015
8:00 AM (PDT)
End
September 17, 2015
5:00 PM (PDT)
Location
Evergreen State College, Computer Science Center - Computer Lab L2617, 2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, Washington
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Government Rate – $695.00
Intro to ArcGIS 10 – $795.00
$695 per additional person

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September 15 - 17, 2015, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (3 Days)

Evergreen State College, Computer Room L2617
2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, WA [directions]

Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ESRI’s ArcGIS 10 software, emphasizing its application to environmental data mapping and analysis. Participants are introduced to GIS concepts and ArcGIS functionality in a format that incorporates lectures and hands on exercises. The course covers general GIS concepts and vocabulary as well as an overview of ArcGIS 10’s functions and applications in the environmental field. Each participant will have their own computer workstation and will import, edit, map, and analyze environmental data with ArcGIS 10.

Course Topics:

Introduction to ArcMap

Introduction to ArcCatalog

Working with GIS Data Formats

Raster Data
Geodatabases
Shapefiles
Coverages

Building Geodatabases

Selecting, Querying and Displaying Spatial Environmental Data

Creating and Editing Tables

Managing Fields

Spatial Joins

Projecting Environmental Data

Labeling Maps and Annotation

Creating Maps with ArcMap

Introduction to Georeferencing

Using Geoprocessing Tools for Environmental Data Analysis

Introduction to 3D Analyst

Using Lidar Data
Modeling Elevation Surfaces with Triangular Irregular Networks (TINs)
Visualizing Data in 3D
Creating Profile Graphs

Introduction to Spatial Analyst

Adding Data to an ArcMap Session
Clipping a Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Modifying Raster Symbology
Creating a Stream Network Layer from a DEM
Performing Site Suitability Analysis

Hands-on Exercises throughout the Workshop to Emphasize Key Concepts and Skills

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Use ArcGIS 10 to map and analyze environmental data;
Design and create simple geodatabases;
Create and edit vector data;
Create and manipulate raster data;
Use the Spatial and 3D Analyst extensions; and
Automate geoprocessing and analytical models using ModelBuilder.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of ArcGIS for mapping and analyzing environmental data. The material is intended for environmental scientist, engineers, biologists, natural resource managers, and environmental agency staff.

Education Level: Introductory to intermediate/refresher.

Prerequisites: None.

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

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

Registration: $795 ($695 government rate, and $695 per additional guests when registering a group). You may register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783.

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About the Instructor: Dr. Peter Impara is currently a member of the Geography Department faculty at the Evergreen State College. He has taught beginning and advanced level GIS courses using ESRI software for over 17 years, incorporating GIS as a spatial analysis tool for diverse applications including environmental assessment, landscape ecology, habitat management, climate change, and urban planning.

(800) 385-0783