Fundamentals of GIS
This course is part of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master core GIS concepts and terminology
Create professional maps with proper elements and symbology
Analyze spatial data using selection tools and feature attributes
Work with common GIS datasets and file formats
Share maps and data through packages and exports
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
9 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Students learn to use ArcGIS Pro software to create maps, analyze spatial data, and work with geospatial datasets. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts including data representation, map creation, symbology, and data sharing. Through hands-on assignments and practical exercises, learners develop essential skills in modern digital cartography and spatial analysis.
Course Introduction and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
ArcGIS Basics
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Making Maps With Common Datasets
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Retrieving and Sharing Data
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Instructors
Geospatial Data Scientist Enhancing Emergency Management through GIS
Eric Howard is a Geospatial Data Scientist and GIS developer with the UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education. He currently works at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, where he develops GIS-based applications to enhance situational awareness for first responders during emergencies and conducts geospatial analysis to support emergency management and disaster recovery. Previously, Eric served as a geospatial data scientist and transportation planner for Fehr & Peers, as well as a transportation planner with the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. His experience also includes working as a Marine GIS Analyst for The Nature Conservancy, focusing on coastal and marine spatial planning, and participating in research projects at the University of Washington and UCLA.
Geospatial Applications Researcher and GIS Specialist at UC Davis
Nicholas Santos is a Geospatial Applications Researcher at the University of California, Davis, where he specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and environmental analysis. With a diverse background as a GIS specialist, programmer, web developer, and environmentalist, he develops GIS-based software and databases to assess environmental impacts and indicators at the Center for Watershed Sciences.Nicholas founded Environmental Consumer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing actionable information for consumers aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. He was also a Roosevelt Institute Pipeline Fellow for climate change in 2012. His extensive experience includes consulting for various organizations such as 1Sky (now part of 350.org) and the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
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