New features of ArcView 3.2 will be introduced. Topics covered will include importing and exporting data sets and graphic files, digitizing and editing shapefiles, extended map layout capabilities, enhanced thematic mapping tools, data classification methods, accessing SQL databases and geographic analysis using spatial joins, overlays, and buffers. Case studies will be used to illustrate more complex examples. Familiarity with basic UNIX commands and structure. This class will benefit both novice system administrators and GIS users responsible for their own system maintenance.
Emphasis is placed on use of digital satellite image data.
The course is designed for students who have little or no programming experience, but are familiar with ArcView. The purpose is to give students hands-on GIS experience in the community, to apply skills learned in the classroom, and to earn work credit. The students will also develop a portfolio of completed work, and may receive a letter of reference from their supervisor to be used in a resume. Each internship will be arranged individually from a list of current opportunities maintained by the Certificate Program staff. Some internships may be paid, but there is no guarantee of this.