Course Summary
This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping, with a focus on practical applications using real-world data. Students will learn how to create maps, analyze spatial data, and solve spatial problems using GIS software.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of GIS and mapping
- Understand how to use GIS software for data analysis
- Apply GIS to solve real-world spatial problems
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹300,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹300,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹2,000,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹300,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹2,000,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €60,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹400,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create maps using GIS software
- Analyze spatial data using GIS techniques
- Solve spatial problems using GIS tools and methods
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- No prior GIS experience required
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
Similar Courses
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Geospatial Intelligence & the Geospatial Revolution
- Geographic Information Systems
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Description
Get started learning about the fascinating and useful world of geographic information systems (GIS)! In this first course of the specialization GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis, you'll learn about what a GIS is, how to get started with the software yourself, how things we find in the real world can be represented on a map, how we record locations using coordinates, and how we can make a two-dimensional map from a three-dimensional Earth. In the course project, you will create your own GIS data by tracing geographic features from a satellite image for a location and theme of your choice. This course will give you a strong foundation in mapping and GIS that will give you the understanding you need to start working with GIS, and to succeed in the other courses in this specialization.
Outline
- What is a GIS?
- Introduction to the specialization
- Welcome to the course!
- Maps in your pocket
- What is a map?
- What is a GIS?
- Defining GIS
- A quick tour of the software
- Examples of geospatial data
- Procedures and people
- ArcGIS software is no longer provided with this course
- PDF files of all lecture slides
- GIS Software needed for this course
- Week 1 Quiz
- Introduction to ArcGIS
- Web map design and content in ArcGIS Online
- A quick tour of ArcGIS Online
- Map documents and layers
- Keeping track of files in ArcMap
- Jack Dangermond
- Map scale
- Scale on a web map
- Scale, annotation, and visibility
- Working with map scale in ArcMap
- Working with map scale in ArcGIS Online
- Start exploring the software
- Week 2 Quiz
- Mapping the real world with vector and raster data
- Mapping the real world
- Vector data model
- Creating vector data by digitizing in ArcMap
- Sampling frequency when digitizing
- Map scale and digitizing
- Precision, accuracy, and digitizing
- Raster data model
- Spatial resolution and data volume
- Spatial resolution of raster data in ArcMap
- Vector vs. raster data models
- Week 3 Quiz
- Mapping Locations with Coordinate Systems
- Longitude and latitude
- Defining the prime meridian
- Recording lat/long coordinates
- Converting DMS/DD coordinates
- The Earth as an ellipsoid
- Horizontal datum
- Geographic coordinate system
- Changing horizontal datums
- Vertical datum
- Exploring coordinates
- Week 4 Quiz
- Flattening the Earth with Map Projections
- Purpose of map projections
- How projections work
- Associating points from 3D to 2D
- Projection class
- Standard line and scale factor
- Projection case
- Projection aspect
- Projection central meridian
- Tissot's indicatrix
- Equidistant projection
- Great circles and rhumb lines
- Projection distance and direction
- Grid coordinate systems and UTM
- Projections and ArcGIS
- Working with map projections
- Data frames and extent rectangles in ArcMap
- Week 5 Quiz
- Project: Creating Your Own Data
Summary of User Reviews
The Introduction to GIS and Mapping course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Learners have praised the course for its comprehensive content and practical application of GIS concepts. The course has an overall high rating from users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical application of GIS concepts has been a key aspect that many users have found beneficial.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Practical application of GIS concepts
- Engaging course material
- Excellent instructor support
- Flexible pacing for learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited interactivity with other learners
- Outdated software used in the course
- Some topics are too complex for beginners
- Course could benefit from more real-world examples
- Lack of hands-on practice
Don BoyesTop Instructor
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