Introduction to GIS (Offered in Fall 2024)    

Here is your chance to get started with GIS. You will learn basic functionality and applications in environmental engineering. Topics covered include GIS data formats, basic database management, display and symbology, navigation, tools, and basic cartographic principles. You will be creating your own first map!

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GIS Data Creation and Management (Offered in Fall 2024)

Learn how to import external data sources into GIS, including tabular data, images, photos, and spreadsheets. Create from scratch GIS vector data in your own geodatabase. Learn the basics of projections and coordinate systems.

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Working with Tabular Data in GIS    

Master how to geocode tabular data based on descriptive geographic fields, such as addresses or zip codes. Other topics include working with tabular and spatial queries, as well as joins.

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Basic Spatial Analysis (Offered in Fall 2024)

Do you want to calculate the average distance between coal mines and the nearest river? Learn how spatial analysis tools are used to solve geographic problems. You will explore several analysis methods such as buffers and overlay.

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Intermediate Spatial Analysis   

Continue on building your spatial analysis skills by learning more advanced analyses, such as terrain analysis tools like aspect and slope, and several raster overlay methods

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Introduction to Spatial Statistics   

Gain a deeper understanding of your data by examining distributions, patterns, and relationships in spatial data. Learn tools for how to identify if clusters and statistical hot-spots are present in the data.

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Interactive Maps, Dashboards, and Story Maps (Offered in Fall 2024) 

Explore the capabilities of GIS in a browser for mapping and data analysis and for easily sharing interactive maps on the web. Learn how to use customizable web applications to craft a multimedia-rich, visually appealing story map, which is a powerful communication tool. Embed the results of the workshop on your own website or blog or share on social media.

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Field Data Collection with GIS (Offered in Fall 2024)

Gather hands-on experience on ways to use smartphones and tablets in the field to accurately and efficiently collect data. You can bring your own iOS or Android device.

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Using and Visualizing LiDAR in GIS: Fundamentals and Applications

Learn how to create and manage 3D LiDAR point cloud datasets in GIS and derive high-resolution elevation models for spatial analysis.
 

Practice LiDAR data applications to real-world problems, such as performing viewshed analysis and automated watershed delineation.

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GIS Analysis with High-Resolution Imagery from Planet.com

Planet Labs is one of the leading satellite imagery providers, with several satellite constellations that capture near-daily observations of the entire Earth. Learn how to access Planet Labs imagery data using ArcGIS Pro, perform traditional remote sensing tools, and learn about innovative applications. 

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GeoAI: Machine Learning & Deep Learning with GIS

Explore how to gain insight from imagery using big data and machine learning. Incorporate spatial dependence in observations for improved predictive performance.

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Drones for Geospatial Applications

Learn how UAV’s can be used as a geospatial data collection platform.

 

Perform hands-on data processing to turn pictures from a UAV into 3D point clouds and aerial photos.

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