Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Workshops
GIS staff
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2010
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. All workshops will combine lectures about concepts with hands-on exercises.
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
Sponsor: Geographic Information Systems Lab
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS staff
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps in a GIS. Learn to work with data from the MIT Geodata Repository, analyze the data and create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. Registration is required and this workshop is only open to people with MIT kerberos accounts. To register email gisworkshops@mit.edu. Note - this workshop is being offered twice.
Fri Jan 15, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS staff
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps in a GIS. Learn to work with data from the MIT Geodata Repository, analyze the data and create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. Registration is required and this workshop is only open to people with MIT kerberos accounts. To register email gisworkshops@mit.edu. Note - this workshop is being offered twice.
Tue Jan 19, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
ModelBuilder for beginners
GIS Staff
Learn to build graphic models of your GIS processes. ESRI's ModelBuilder helps you to visualize the process you use and makes it easy to document your work for thesis or for publication. We will create models to automate processes learned in the 'Site Selection' workshop. This session is targeted toward beginners.
Wed Jan 20, 10:30-11:30am, 14N-132 (DIRC)
Introduction to Spatial Statistics using GIS
GIS Staff
Have you ever wondered if your data is dispersed or clustered? Are there patterns? This workshop will introduce participants to basic statistical tools that can be used to analyze spatial data. While we will primarily use ArcGIS, we will also briefly discuss alternative software for analyzing spatial data. A basic knowledge of statistics and GIS (especially ArcGIS) is helpful. Email gisworkshops@mit.edu to register.
Wed Jan 20, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
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 is in the US Census and how to use some of the tools available for mapping it.
Thu Jan 21, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
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.
Fri Jan 22, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
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.
Mon Jan 25, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
Model Builder for Programmers
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. PreReq: Participants should take the Introduction to GIS or have previous experience using ArcGIS.
Tue Jan 26, 02-04:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
Python Programming for GIS
Daniel Sheehan and David Quinn
An introduction to scripting for geographic analysis systems. Scripting in Python is an efficient method of automating analysis in ArcGIS. An understanding of programming concepts is useful; an intermediate level of ArcGIS is necessary.
Please fill out the following survey, as there are several technical considerations for this class: http://tinyurl.com/MIT-IAP-GIS
Questions? Contact djq@mit.edu or dsheehan@mit.edu
Wed Jan 27, Thu Jan 28, Fri Jan 29, 09am-12:00pm, GIS Lab in Rotch Lib, Rotch Library, building 7-238
Latest update: 21-Dec-2009
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