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Introduction
to ArcView 9 for Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Applications
Course ID: GIS-400
November 7 - 9, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (3 Days)
ExecuTrain Of Sacramento
2901 K Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, California
THIS CLASS IS FULL AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2006
Instructor: Stefan Freelan
This 3
day hands on class will introduce participants to the fisheries and wildlife
biology applications of ESRI's ArcView 9 software and extensions. Beginning
with a discussion of general concepts and vocabulary, the course will move
into teaching basic ArcView functionality. Each participant will have their
own computer workstation to create, edit, display and analyze real world
environmental data during numerous hands on exercises. On the third day,
participants will be given an opportunity to become more proficient with
their skills by applying their knowledge to more complex and in depth projects.
Course
Topics
| Introduction to GIS and ArcView 9 | Creating and Manipulating Tables |
| Overview of ArcCatalog and ArcMap | Field Calculator |
| Connecting to Geospatial Data Sources | Setting Up Your GPS to Bring Data into a GIS |
| Metadata - Reading and Writing | Downloading GPS and Other X, Y Coordinate Data for GIS Use |
| Basics of Spatial Coordinate Systems | Overview of the Spatial Analyst Extension |
| Combining Data with Different Coordinate Systems | Surface Analysis |
| Reprojecting Coordinate Systems | Raster Calculator |
| Graphic Design, Composition and Layout | Hydrologic Analysis |
| Data Symbolization | Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) |
| Querying and Selecting Geographic Features | Overview of the 3-D Analyst Extension |
| Overview of ArcTools | Triangulated Irregular Networks (TINs) |
| Geoprocessing | Volumes |
| Buffering | Bathymetry |
| Geo-referencing | Profiles |
| Digitizing and Creating New Shapefiles | Hands on Biology and Ecology Mapping and Data Analysis Exercises |
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: This hands on course is intended for biologists and ecologists involved with the collection, interpretation, and presentation of spatially related data.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of computer operations (Microsoft Windows interface) is required. Previous GIS experience is not required.
Credit: 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Registration: $595 ($495* for Native American Tribes; nonprofits; government agencies; students; and AFS, and NAEP members). You may register online via the link below. You may also register via phone by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (206)762-1976.
