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Introduction to Geographical Information Systems – Using Quantum GIS June 19-20, 2014

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

Times:  10 am – 5pm  (June 19) and 10 am – 2pm (June 20)

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

Instructor: Dr Linda See

Course Description:

This 1.5 day course provides an introduction to Quantum GIS, an open source Geographic Information System software package. You will be introduced to the various components of the software and learn how to work with both vector and raster data layers. You will learn how to run simple geospatial analyses, how to edit existing maps and how to create maps using your own data, which we encourage you to bring with you to the course. Lectures will be interspersed with  hands-on practical exercises. A variety of datasets will be used that cover socio-economic as well as physical geography domains.

Please note: this is an entry level GIS course and is therefore not appropriate for experienced ArcGIS or MapInfo users wanting to learn QGIS. We can recommend alternatives for you.

Fees: £45 for UK postgraduate students; £90 for RCUK funded researchers, public sector staff and staff at registered charity organisations; £220 for all others. (Fees include course materials, lunch on the first day and refreshments throughout).

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=426

Or contact Rosie Temple at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> / Tel: 0113 343 3535