Interested in learning the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI's desktop software ArcGIS pro? This is the workshop for you!
This workshop covers introductory concepts of GIS including how GIS works, who is using GIS and the difference between the different GIS softwares. There is a hands on activity examining World Health Organization data which includes adding differenty types of vector data, symbolizing data by quantities and categories, understanding and querying the attribute table, and creating a final static map layout for publication with all required map elements. This workshop is for any student, faculty or staff who wants to learn more about the different GIS platforms and how to gett starting making maps in ArcGIS Pro.
Access to Software:
For this workshop, you will need to have access to ArcGIS Pro. You can do so by using the TTS Remote Lab (adobe), installing ArcGIS Pro on your windows desktop, or joining the workshop from a Tufts computer lab. Instructions on how to install ArcGIS pro or use the TTS Remote Lab (adobe) are available here on our website: https://sites.tufts.edu/datalab/covid-19-data-lab-tools-preparing-to-work-remotely/
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Carolyn Talmadge