Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Workshops
GIS staff
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2009
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
MIT GIS Services will be offering a series of workshops to introduce the MIT community to Geographic Information Systems and the world of Digital Mapping. There will be sessions on both web mapping and desktop mapping tools.
MIT GIS Services are cooperatively supported by the MIT Libraries, OEIT, and IS&T.
Web: http://libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/current-workshops.html
Contact: GIS staff, 7-238, x8-5598, gisworkshops@mit.edu
Introduction to GIS using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop
GIS staff
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps using ESRI ArcGIS, a powerful desktop GIS available at MIT. Learn to work with data from the MIT Geodata Repository, analyze the data and create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. This workshop is only open to people with MIT kerberos accounts. To register for this workshop email gisworkshops@mit.edu
Tue Jan 20, 02-04:00pm, DIRC (14N-132)
Open Source and Free Mapping Tools
GIS staff
There has been an explosion of open source and free mapping tools. In this talk we will offer a brief look into the neogeographer's world of online mapping. No registration required, open to anyone.
Wed Jan 21, 02-03:00pm, 4-231
Introduction to GIS using free software tools and data
GIS staff
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps using free, open source software and free data. No registration required, open to anyone.
Fri Jan 23, 10am-12:00pm, DIRC (14N-132)
Site Selection - Making Spatial Decisions Using a GIS
GIS staff
Learn to select a new project location based on a variety of data types and perform analysis using tools provided in ArcGIS. PreReq: Participants should take the Introduction to GIS or have previous experience using ArcGIS. Registration is required and this workshop is only open to people with MIT kerberos accounts. To register for this workshop email gisworkshops@mit.edu
Fri Jan 23, 02-04:00pm, MIT GIS Lab, 7-238
Introduction to Google Maps API
GIS staff
Googler Aaron Karp will give a whirlwind tour of the Google Maps API and KML, teaching the basics of each and showing off some of the really fun applications of them, with a sprinkling of Google Earth thrown in for extra fun (like campus maps, interactive panoramas, and fantasy worlds). No registration required, open to anyone.
Mon Jan 26, 02-06:00pm, DIRC (14N-132)
Using Elevation Data and Hydrographic Tools in a GIS
GIS staff
Learn to read a topographic map and how to use a digital elevation model to create contour lines and do hydrographic analysis. PreReq: Participants should take the Introduction to GIS or have previous experience using ArcGIS. Registration is required and this workshop is only open to people with MIT kerberos accounts. To register for this workshop email gisworkshops@mit.edu
Tue Jan 27, 02-04:00pm, MIT GIS Lab, 7-238
Mapping and Using US Census Data
GIS staff
The US Census holds an enormous amount of demographic information dating back to 1790. New and interesting relationships can be observed when looking at census data on a map. Come learn about what’s in the US Census and the tools available for mapping it. No registration required, open to anyone.
Wed Jan 28, 02-04:00pm, DIRC (14N-132)
Model Builder
GIS staff
Learn to use model builder for automating complex processes in GIS. This tool is useful for increasing efficiency and documenting your work. We will create models to automate processes learned in the 'Elevation and Hydrographic Tools' and 'Site Selection' workshops. Participants should take the Intro to GIS or have experience using ArcGIS. To register for this workshop email gisworkshops@mit.edu (restricted to MIT only)
Thu Jan 29, 02-04:00pm, MIT GIS Lab, 7-238
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