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GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design
This course is part of GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis.
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 GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis 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
Find and evaluate appropriate GIS data sources
Understand different GIS file types and data models
Perform geocoding of addresses and postal codes
Apply cartographic design principles effectively
Create various types of thematic maps
Develop professional-quality map layouts
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
9.6 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on the essential skills of acquiring GIS data and creating effective maps. Students learn about various GIS file types, data models, and topology concepts, followed by practical techniques for finding and preparing spatial data. The curriculum covers metadata evaluation, geocoding addresses, and fundamental principles of cartographic design. Advanced topics include quantitative mapping techniques, choropleth maps, and multivariate visualization methods. Through hands-on projects, students gain experience in data acquisition and map creation using professional GIS software.
GIS File Types, Data Models, and Topology
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Finding data and preparing it for your project
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Geocoding addresses and postal codes
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Map Design Principles
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Mapping Quantitative Data
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Quantitative Map Types
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Project: Getting Data and Making Your Own Map
Module 7 · 5 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: GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis
Instructor
GIS Educator and Consultant with Over 30 Years of Experience
Don has over three decades of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and has been teaching GIS courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Toronto since 2001. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a freelance GIS consultant, serving clients across Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, and Ontario. Don is deeply committed to enhancing student learning through the effective use of educational technology.
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