Introduction to ArcGIS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used for visualizing, managing, creating, and analyzing geographic data. Such applications are widely used in academia, private industry and government agencies. ArcGIS Desktop software is an integrated suite of advanced GIS applications and interfaces, including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGlobe, ArcScene, ArcToolbox, and ModelBuilder. Using these applications and inter...faces, you can perform various GIS tasks, from simple to advanced, including: mapping, geographic analysis, geostatistics, data editing, compilation, management and visualization. Using ArcGIS, you can understand the geographic context of your data, allowing you to see relationships and identify patterns in new ways. ArcGIS Desktop is scalable to meet the needs of many types of users.
This session will introduce users to: 1) ArcGIS software, data and technical support at Boston College; 2) License options; 3) Main ArcGIS features and capabilities (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcTool, ArcGlobe); 4) Demos using Census data and Environmental data. Options to get data and training will be also discussed. No prior knowledge of ArcGIS is required.
Location: O’Neill 245
Instructors: Constantin Andronache, ITS Research Services and Barbara Mento, Data/GIS Librarian.
Note: Sign up for only one session. The content is identical.
Session 1: September 20, 2010 10:00 – 11:30 am
Session 2: September 20, 2010 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Register: email name of workshop and session choice to:
researchservices@bc.edu
