Real-World GIS

Course details

Geographic information systems, or GIS, is a way to approach mapping and spacial analysis using a computer environment. Learning GIS requires training in cartography, database management, and spatial analysis. But once you've built a solid foundation in the basics, how do you approach GIS challenges in the real world? In this course, Dr. Jason VanHorn helps you master practical, real-world GIS scenarios. He shows you how to get GIS data; uses for GIS data; how to understand and master projections; how to collect GIS data in the field; and how to build online web maps and mapping applications using ArcGIS.com. Jason also provides a series of challenges and solutions you can use to build your own GIS project from scratch, and finishes with some practical advice on the tips on how you can land a GIS job—and the different types of GIS jobs that are out there.

Concepts

Introduction

Need help with your GIS projects
What you should know

Got GIS Data

Where is the GIS data
How to consider the scale of GIS data
What spatial data are already in ArcGIS
How to get local and state GIS data
How to get the USA national map data
How to get census GIS data
How to get Earth Explorer data
How to bring hosted GIS data into ArcGIS
Challenge - Get GIS data for a specific geography
Solution - Get GIS data for a specific geography

What Can Be Done with GIS Data

Understanding GIS data types
Mastering vector GIS data
Mastering raster GIS data
How to choose the right GIS data formats for Projects
Challenge - Vectorization vs. rasterization
Solution - Vectorization vs. rasterization

What Is Up with Projections

How to understand the latitude, longitude, and scale
What is a developable surface
Using geoids, spheroids, and datums in GIS
Mastering projections in GIS
Challenge - On-the-fly projection vs. project
Solution - On-the-fly projection vs. project

How to Collect GIS Data in the Field

Geospatial data collection basics
How to create a spatial database from coordinates
How to add scanned map data and drone imagery to a spatial database
How to collect GIS data using ArcGIS Survey123
Challenge - Georeference master
Solution - Georeference master

How to Master ArcGIS Online

What is ArcGIS Online
How to bring data into ArcGIS Online
How to build web maps from ArcGIS Pro
How to make an online mapping application
Challenge - Make an online mapping application
Solution - Make an online mapping application

How to Build a GIS Project from Scratch

Challenge - Get the GIS data
Solution - Get the GIS data
Challenge - Visualize the GIS data
Solution - Visualize the GIS data
Challenge - GIS attribute data exploration
Solution - GIS attribute data exploration
Challenge - Isolate the GIS data
Solution - Isolate the GIS data
Challenge - Construct new GIS data
Solution - Construct new GIS data
Challenge - Analyze the GIS data
Solution - Analyze the GIS data
Challenge - Import GIS data into a geodatabase
Solution - Import GIS data into a geodatabase
Challenge - Convert GIS data
Solution - Convert GIS data
Challenge - Make a web map
Solution - Make a web map
Challenge - Make an online mapping application
Solution - Make an online mapping application

How to Land a GIS job

What are the different types of GIS jobs
Where can you find GIS jobs
How can you master the GIS job interview Part 1
How can you master the GIS job interview Part 2

Conclusion

What are your next steps in GIS