From: RGS Transport Geography Research Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amy O'Neill
Sent: 07 October 2013 12:50
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Subject: Introduction to GIS - Using MapInfo
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Introduction to Geographical Information Systems - Using MapInfo
Dates: 24-25th October, 2013
Organising Institution: University of Leeds ( As part of TALISMAN , an ESRC funded project and NCRM node aimed at enhancing research methods across the UK)
Times: October 24th from 9:30 to 4.30pm and October 25th from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Event Description: A Geographical Information System (GIS) uses spatial and aspatial data to explore where ‘things’ are and how they are related. This is a ‘hands-on’, introductory course on using MapInfo Professional – a series of short activities will allow participants to explore the functionality and potential applications of the GIS, guiding through the basics of opening and importing geographical boundaries, linking aspatial data (e.g. Census data) to those boundaries, querying and analysing data, extracting data to meet criteria, visualising data and producing maps and graphs which can be used in research outputs. MapInfo uses a menu-based interface.
Name of instructor: Professor John Stillwell
Level: It is assumed that participants have no prior knowledge or experience of using MapInfo but will be familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment.
Format/duration: This is a 1.5 day course.
Cost: £45 for postgraduate researchers and £90 for academics (This includes lunch on first day).
Event address: Room G.19, School of Geography, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT
For more information and to register please visit: http://store.leeds.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=47&prodid=340
Or contact: Amy O'Neill at [log in to unmask] or on 0113 343 3535