GIS Classes
A new class Biology 430/830 Section 01 "Special Topics in GIS" was available during Fall, 2000. This class can be taken for a range of credit hours (1 - 6) and involves learning ArcView GIS and the completion of a project.
Environmental Modeling Biology 408/808 will also include and introduction to GIS particularly in case studies of conservation issues.
I also teach 2-day workshops called "Introduction to ArcView". This 16 hour class results in certification by ESRI in ArcView. Currently I plan to have the next class in late July either in Kearney or O'Neil Nebraska.
The next "Introduction to ArcView" class will be . . . ? None scheduled at this point. If you have an group of interested folks, please let me know!
I am in the process of becoming ESRI certified to teach the "Introduction to ArcGIS 8.1" class series. I am not able to provide a date for my certification because ESRI is moving slowing in the introduction of the entire ArcGIS platform. I recommend this class even to current ArcView and ArcInfo users. Both the interface and data structure are substantially changed.
Key Points of the "Intro. to ArcView" Class
- Overview of and practice with all the major menu commands and operations of the ArcView GIS software. No previous experience with the software is necessary.
- Discussion and demonstration of the mapping concepts that underlie ArcView and GIS. Topics covered include map projections, distance and area measurements, making and working with themes.
- Where to find state and federal digitized data.
- Demonstration and discussion of more advanced topics such as Spatial Analyst, the 'Projector!' extension, loading and using sample extensions, and the Geoprocessing Wizard.
- Certification from, and registration with, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) - a recognized world leader in the GIS field.
- Credit is available through UNK!