Digital Earth: GIS and Mapping Technologies
Master modern mapping tools and geotechnologies. Learn to create, analyze, and communicate through digital maps for addressing 21st-century challenges.
Master modern mapping tools and geotechnologies. Learn to create, analyze, and communicate through digital maps for addressing 21st-century challenges.
This comprehensive course explores geotechnologies and their applications in addressing social and environmental challenges. Students learn to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and GPS technologies through hands-on exercises and practical applications. The curriculum covers map creation, symbology, classification methods, and spatial analysis techniques. Participants develop web mapping applications, interactive dashboards, and story maps while gaining practical experience through fieldwork. The course emphasizes both technical skills and understanding of how these technologies impact society and decision-making processes for creating sustainable solutions.
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between maps and geotechnologies for decision-making
Create and analyze digital maps using various data sources and tools
Develop web mapping applications and interactive dashboards
Apply spatial analysis techniques for problem-solving
Understand societal implications of geographic information
Master map symbolization and classification methods
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The course provides a thorough foundation in geospatial technologies and their applications. Through ten comprehensive modules, students explore the relationship between maps and modern technology, learning to create and analyze digital maps for problem-solving. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in GIS, remote sensing, and web mapping. Emphasis is placed on understanding both technical aspects and societal implications of geographic information, preparing students to address real-world challenges using spatial analysis tools.
Introduction to Geotechnologies
Module 1
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Instructors
6 Courses
Pioneer in Geographic Information Systems Education and Research
Joseph Kerski serves as Education Manager at Esri and instructor at the University of Denver, establishing himself as a leading authority in geographic information systems (GIS) education. His academic credentials include BA, MA, and PhD in Geography from the University of Colorado, complemented by extensive experience across government, academia, private industry, and nonprofit sectors. Throughout his career, he has served in key roles at NOAA, the US Census Bureau, USGS, and as president of the National Council for Geographic Education. His scholarly contributions include 12 books, over 100 academic articles and chapters, 6,000 educational videos, and 1,000 curriculum resources focused on GIS and spatial thinking. His research has significantly impacted GIS education, with his work on GIS implementation in secondary education being cited over 700 times. Kerski has received multiple lifetime achievement awards, including the 2021 UCGIS University Consortium for GIScience Lifetime Achievement Award. His commitment to geographic education extends globally, visiting over 350 schools and 400 universities worldwide to promote spatial thinking and geotechnologies. Through his two TED talks on the "Whys of Where" and extensive educational resources, he continues to advocate for the essential role of spatial thinking in addressing 21st-century challenges
6 Courses
Expert in Geographic Information Systems and Crime Mapping Analysis
Steven Hick serves as GIS Director and Professor of the Practice in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of Denver, where he has led GIS education and research activities for over three decades. His academic credentials include an MA in Geography from the University of Missouri-Columbia. As Director of the GIS Certificate Program, he pioneered one of the nation's first Master of Science degrees in Geographic Information Science. His expertise spans crime mapping, transportation GIS, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Before joining DU, he worked as a Technical Consultant at UGC Consulting and served as a Cartographer with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His early career included work as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service at various locations including Carlsbad Caverns and Gateway Arch National Park. A certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) and FAA Part 107 remote pilot, Hick teaches courses ranging from introductory GIS to advanced spatial statistics while providing technical assistance to law enforcement agencies nationwide in crime mapping and analysis
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