COURSES

Introduction to ESRI ArcGIS I

2 days, scheduled 3-4 times a year. Please contact slstark@d.umn.edu for the next scheduled class.

Overview

This course, taught by an ESRI authorized instructor, covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to query a GIS database, manipulate tabular data, edit spatial and attribute data, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts. Participants learn how to use ArcMap™, ArcCatalog™, and ArcToolbox™ and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution.
*attendance both days is required.

Audience

This course is for those who are new to ArcGIS and/or new to geographic information systems in general. Participants should know how to use windowing software. This course provides the fundamental ArcGIS knowledge.

Goals

• Display feature and tabular data
• Work with georeferenced spatial data
• Query features using logical expressions
• Find features using spatial relationships
• Edit spatial and attribute data
• Associate tables with joins and relates
• Produce maps, reports, and graphs

Price

• $675 for two-day course and all materials
• $475 for full-time UMD students and staff