In this course, you will learn how to find GIS data for your own projects, and how to create a well-designed map that effectively communicates your message. The first section focuses on the basic building blocks of GIS data, so that you know what types of GIS files exist, and the implications of choosing one type over another. Next, we'll discuss metadata (which is information about a data set) so you know how to evaluate a data set before you decide to use it, as well as preparing data by merging and clipping files as needed. We'll then talk about how to take non-GIS data, such as a list of addresses, and convert it into "mappable" data using geocoding. Finally, you'll learn about how to take data that you have found and design a map using cartographic principles. In the course project, you will find your own data and create your own quantitative map.
Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis
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- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Cartography
- Esri
- Mapping
- Spatial Analysis
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
GIS File Types, Data Models, and Topology
Finding data and preparing it for your project
Geocoding addresses and postal codes
Map Design Principles
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- 5 stars90,19 %
- 4 stars8,30 %
- 3 stars1,16 %
- 2 stars0,33 %
Principales reseñas sobre GIS DATA ACQUISITION AND MAP DESIGN
Prof Don Boyes has made GIS simple. His style of teaching makes it easier to grasp things, especially the puns and the sarcasm.
Thank You Prof. Don Boyes.
I strongly recommend this course. The instructor is very clear, and makes all the topic easily understandable. The program of the course is also very complete and coherent.
Very informative, organize and well vontent course. I recomend this course for all those who want to learn GIS data acquization and map designing.
Mr. Boyes lectures are really informative and how he delivers his speech is a learning lesson for me. Thank you, Sir!
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