This course will introduce you to Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and how to work with maps on your computer. The software used in this course is called QGIS and is free and open source. The course includes a series of videos that will take you through an introduction on what GIS is, and how to use this type of software.
Course Content
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Geographic Information Systems
Section 3: Devices
Section 4: Data representation
Section 5: Working with maps in QGIS
- About QGIS
- How to download and install QGIS
- Open background layers
- Create a vector layer
- Create a simple form
- Data: Create, Open, Update
Section 7: Bonus videos
Main Course Features
Over 14 lectures
Target audience:
- Users with no or limited knowledge of GIS
- GIS workers
- People with interest in GIS and QGIS
What are the requirements?
- QGIS 2.0
- PC or Mac
- Basic computer knowledge
Instructor: Thomas Fagernes
Price: Free
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