This course will allow students to expand their knowledge of the functionality of ArcGIS software as it pertains to their particular field of interest, whether it be environmental conservation, agriculture or municipal facilities management. Students will explore advanced data analysis functionality of ArcToolbox, including address geocoding, data conversion, map projections, etc. and work with the ArcGIS ModelBuilder for diagramming solutions to spatial analysis problems. In addition, students will be able to explore ArcGIS extensions such as Spatial Analyst and Tracking Analyst as they analyse field data that they will collect for their final project using a variety of data collection techniques, including GPS and digital aerial photographs.
This course will allow students to expand their knowledge of the functionality of ArcGIS software as it pertains to their particular field of interest, whether it be environmental conservation, agriculture or municipal facilities management. Students will explore advanced data analysis functionality of ArcToolbox, including address geocoding, data conversion, map projections, etc. and work with the ArcGIS ModelBuilder for diagramming solutions to spatial analysis problems. In addition, students will be able to explore ArcGIS extensions such as Spatial Analyst and Tracking Analyst as they analyse field data that they will collect for their final project using a variety of data collection techniques, including GPS and digital aerial photographs.
