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Overview
This GIS introductory course will show you fundamental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills. You will learn spatial data types, prepare ArcMap documents, import/export spatial data, apply geoprocessing tools and create beautiful maps.
What you will learn
By the end of this GIS course offered by University of Sydney, you should be able to:
- describe what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is
- operate ArcGIS and QGIS software packages
- work with spatial data
- differential between .shp, .gdb, and raster files
- make beautiful and informative maps
- geoprocess spatial data using spatial joins, intersections, and overlays
- develop spatial models (Model Builder)
- find, download, and use ABS statistical geography.
Programme Structure
Content includes:
- Geographic Information Systems
- ESRI ArcGIS software suite 10.6 (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and more)
- QGIS 3.1
- Types of spatial data – vector and raster
- File types - .shp vs geodatabase
- Projection coordinate systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Newtown, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 00026A
- While no programming is required for this class, some basic proficiency working with data is required.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents575 AUD / full≈ 575 AUD / full
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