Students are then introduced to important GIS-related information including projections, coordinate systems, graphic and attribute data structure, and cartographic design. Throughout the course, students engage in laboratory exercises that provide examples of real world applications and at the same time allow the student to become proficient with ESRI's ArcView GIS software. This class also covers the newest database form for GIS, a geodatabase, and issues such as GIS database maintenance and management. Weekly assignments provide students with a look at the featured types of data including explanations on the source and availability of the data and lab assignments covering how to acquire and apply the data. Spatial Analysis in GIS Spatial Analysis takes an in-depth look at the most common types of GIS analysis functions.
Participants learn how and when to apply the functions.
After common spatial analytical techniques have been covered, more advanced spatial statistics are explored. The ESRI Virtual Campus offers a wealth of courses related to GIS applications. To complete the Distance Learning Certificate in GIScience, participants are required to take one of the ESRI Virtual Campus applications courses. Choices include courses on GIS applications in forestry, hydrology, natural resource conservation, agriculture, business and marketing, census data, health care, urban and regional planning, tax assessing and others. Visit the Virtual Campus for more information.