GIS: Understand the Theory and Practice GIS in QGIS
Learn the theory of Geographic Information Systems, and get trained on making maps and analyzing spatial data in QGIS.
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This GIS (Geographic Information Systems) course will get you up and running with GIS in a very short time. By the end of the course, you will feel confident and completely understand GIS technology and how to use GIS software to make maps.
In the course, you will be able to create both offline and online GIS maps from scratch. On top of that, you will practice GIS by completing an entire GIS project using census datasets that contain millions of data records.
The course is ideal for professionals such as programmers, social scientists, geologists, and all other experts who need to use maps in their field. If you’re planning to undertake a task that requires GIS skills, this course will give you the confidence you need to understand and solve a GIS problem.
In the course, you will understand what GIS is by looking at various GIS use cases. You will learn about vector and raster formats used in GIS. You will also learn about GPS and remote sensing technologies which are tightly related to geographic information systems. The course also covers map projections which can become the nightmare of a GIS project if they are not properly understood. You will convert geographic coordinates back and forth to different projection systems.
One important part of the course is the practice activities. You will be given some raw spatial data which you will use to create a map using the QGIS software. Moreover, you will learn how web mapping works and you will create a web map with QGIS and OpenLayers and publish it online on your own website without using any third party service.
In the last part of the course, you will learn how to acquire, clean, analyze, and visualize education and income data from the census database.
Map projections and spatial reference systems
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Course IntroductionLet's get to know with the course firs before we dive into GIS.
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GIS explained
You will get to know with the formal definition of GIS, but you will also get an exaqmple illustration of what GIS really involves in practice.
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A GIS example
Learn how create a map of points with an OpenStreetMap base map in very simple steps using the QGIS software.
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A more real world GIS example
Learn how to approach and solve a GIS problem by finding out the number of people 1 mile within a series of business address locations.
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Quiz 1Let's make sure you know what GIS is and what it means to know GIS.
GIS data acquisition
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Introduction
Get introduced to the content of this section.
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Map projections
Map projections are crucial when working with spatial data.
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Coordinate systems
You will learn how coordinate systems come into the game with projections.
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Datums
Datums are where a map projection is anchored. Here you will understand them.
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Geographic coordinates
You will learn what longitude and latitude really mean.
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
You will learn how the GPS technology works.
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UTM projection
You will be introduced to a type of map projection that is used globaly today.
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Quiz 2
Understanding map projections and spatial reference systems.
GIS data structure
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Introduction
Get introduced to the content of this section.
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GPS data
You will learn about the structure of the GPS data and how to use them in GIS
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Remote Sensing data
You will learn about the structure of the Remote Sensing data and how to use them in GIS
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Quiz 3
Make sure you have understood the difference between GPS and remote sensing data.
QGIS software tutorial
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Introduction
Get introduced to the content of this section.
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Vector or raster?
Here you will learn when to use vector and raster formats to represent geographic features.
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Raster format
You will deepen your understanding of GIS raster data and their file formats.
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Vector format
You will deepen your understanding of GIS vector data and their file formats.
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Quiz 4Raster of Vector maps? Check your knowledge.
Web mapping in QGIS
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Introduction
Get introduced to the content of this section.
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Converting CSV to Shapefile
You will learn how to create a shapefile out of a CSV file in QGIS.
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Converting addresses to coordinates
You will learn how to geocode addresses by converting them to numeric coordinates.
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Adding a satellite background to a map
You will learn how to add a basemap to your GIS data so that you get an optimal cartographic look.
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Stylizing geographic features
You will learn how to represent your GIS data by using stylizing capabilities of QGIS.
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Producing the final map
You will learn how to produce a high resolution image file out of your QGIS map.
GIS final project
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Introduction
Get introduced to the content of this section.
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System architecture of web mapping
You will be introduced to the components that build a web mapping application.
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Producing a web map of San Francisco supermarkets
You will create a web map with OpenLayers and QGIS and publish it online.
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Exercise: Adding a transparent polygon layer to the web map
Here you will find the instruction and the data you need to add a polygon layer to the web map.
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Exercise hintsHere are some hints that will help you solve the web mapping exercise.
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Exercise solution
If you had problems solving the exercise, this lecture will clear them off the list.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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Course details
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