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Introduction to Geographical Information Systems - Using ArcGIS (Raster Applications)

 May 19-20, 2014

Organising Institution: University of Leeds (As part of TALISMAN, an ESRC funded project and NCRM node aimed at enhancing research methods across the UK)

Course description:

This is a 1.5 day course introducing Geographical Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI’s ArcGIS version 10 software. It builds on basic knowledge of data manipulation, mapping and analysis, introducing the Spatial Analyst extension. The emphasis of this course is working with raster data in the context of a variety of environmental applications by exploring surface geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS. Common raster data sources will be used including Ordnance Survey terrain data and Centre for Ecology and Hydrology land cover maps (via Digimap). The course will cover the basics of grid-based modelling (local, focal, zonal and global functions) and develop a wider understanding of the capabilities of ArcGIS and raster analysis in the context of terrain and hydrological modelling. The course will mix teaching with demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

Times: 9.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m. (May 19) 9.30 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. (May 20)

Location: G19, East Building, School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

Instructor: Dr Stephen Carver

Level of prior learning required:

This course assumes that you have basic IT skills.  Although it is not a requirement for participants to have prior knowledge or experience of using ArcGIS, attendance on the ‘vector’ ArcGIS  course is recommended as it will provide a greater understanding of the tools and functionality of the software. ArcGIS  uses a menu-based interface - participants should be familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment

Fees: £45 for UK postgraduate students, £90 for RCUK funded researchers/ staff at UK universities.

For further information and to register, please visit: http://store.leeds.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&deptid=9&catid=47&prodid=425

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