Introduction to GIS Technologies

This course provides a broad introduction to GIS including the fundamentals of the science, key supporting technologies, and prominent organizations in the field. Students are introduced to the components of GIS, different data types and their sources, and the concept of spatial analysis. A series of case studies provide examples of how GIS can be applied in different disciplines. Some hands-on software exercises provide an exposure to basic tools and GIS principles. The role that GIS plays in integration with other information technologies, such as enterprise databases and Internet applications, is also investigated. This is a survey course and provides an overview of the certificate program as a whole. Students with prior GIS knowledge and experience may waive this course in favor of another.

What You Will Achieve

• Understanding the context of GIS and related technologies
• Knowing the principle GIS functions and components and how they interact to aid in decision making processes
• Knowing and exploring the principle data models used to represent data spatially
• Being aware of the diverse ways GIS may be applied to solve problems and inform business processes
• Knowing the major geospatial initiatives and organizations that are shaping the role of GIS in society
• Getting hands on exposure to spatial data for visualization, query, and analysis
• Exploring web-based tools and Internet sites pertinent to the technology

Who Should Attend

This course provides a broad overview of GIS, the geospatial industry, and related technologies. It is ideally suited for those that are new to the technology, need an updated understanding of the industry, or those that will be managing GIS professionals.

What You Will Learn

• Introduction to GIS
• Brief History
• Definition
• Cartographic issues
• Spatial reference
• Spatial representation
• Fundamentals of GIS and Geotechnologies
• GIS process
• Spatial Data
• GIS in the Enterprise
• Applications of GIS
• GIS Organizations and Standards

This is primarily ilt training This class may be available at a classroom in Boston, MA, or at one of these training facilities: Braintree, MABoston, MATyngsboro, MABoston, MAWaltham, MAPeterborough, NH Contact Boston University Corporate Education Center for more information

Duration: 3 days Training Presented in: English

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