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Intro to GIS Using Open Source Software

Friday, March 27, 2015

$30

The practicum is a day-long (9am to 4:30pm) event that takes place on a Friday. at Baruch Newman Library, 151 East 25th Street. For more information, go here: http://guides.newman.baruch.cuny.edu/gis/gisprac

Participants will:

  • Add data to GIS software and navigate a GIS interface
  • Perform basic geoprocessing operations for preparing vector GIS data
  • Convert text-based data to a GIS data format
  • Conduct geographic analyses using standard GIS tools and vector data
  • Create thematic maps using the principles of map projections, data classification, symbolization, and cartographic design
  • Locate GIS data on the web and consider the merits of different data sources
  • Demonstrate competency with a specific GIS package (open source QGIS)
  • Identify other GIS topics (tools and techniques for analysis), data formats (raster, vector), and software (open source and ArcGIS) to pursue for future study

Details

Date:
Friday, March 27, 2015
Cost:
$30
Event Category:
Website:
http://guides.newman.baruch.cuny.edu/gis/gisprac

Venue

Baruch College Newman Library
151 East 25th Street
New york, NY 10010 United States
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Phone
646-312-1657
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Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz is an Assistant Professor and Head of Reference at the Graduate Center Library.