The objectives of this beginner course are to provide participants with a hands-on introduction to the general principles and applications of GIS using the computer lab at Portland State University. Topics of discussion will include overview and historical development of GIS, related technologies, geospatial data structures, data input options, geospatial analyses, GIS management issues, and engineering and environmental geoscience examples of GIS applications. In addition, there will be a tour and demonstration of the Department of Geography GIS facility at Portland State University. Shuttle service will be provided from the hotel.
Lunch is included in the course fee.