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DESCRIPTION:Title: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro\n\nDescription: This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and techniques of GIS using <a target="_blank" href="https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/overview">ArcGIS Pro</a> software. GIS is a powerful tool for analyzing and visualizing spatial data, which is becoming increasingly important in many fields, including environmental science, urban planning, and public health. In this course, you will learn how to use ArcGIS Pro to manage, analyze, and display geographic data.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><b>Course Outcomes</b><div><ul><li>Understand the fundamental concepts of GIS and spatial data.</li><li>Create and edit data in ArcGIS Pro.</li><li>Perform basic spatial analysis, including buffering and querying.</li><li>Visualize data using a variety of techniques, including maps and charts.</li><li>Understand the importance of data quality and data management.</li><li>Develop practical skills that are relevant to a range of disciplines.</li></ul></div><div><span style="white-space:pre"></span><b>Course Topics</b></div><div><ul><li>Introduction to GIS and spatial data.</li><li>Getting started with ArcGIS Pro, including navigating the user interface.</li><li>Data creation and editing, including digitizing and georeferencing.&nbsp;</li><li>Basic spatial analysis, including buffering and querying.</li><li>Data visualization, including mapping and charting.</li><li>Advanced analysis techniques, including spatial statistics.</li><li>Data management and quality assurance.</li></ul></div><div><b>Teaching Methodology</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><span style="white-space:pre"></span>The course will be taught online through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises using ArcGIS Pro. Students will work on individual guided projects to apply what they have learned in the course to real-world problems. The course will also include group discussions and peer review to encourage collaboration and critical thinking.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Prerequisites</b></div><div><br></div><div>No prior experience with GIS or ArcGIS Pro is required. However, basic computer skills, such as file management and working with spreadsheets, are recommended.</div><div><br></div><div><h3 class="center-hm" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: &quot;wdth&quot; 100; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; line-height: 1.2;"><b><font size="3">Hardware Requirements&nbsp;</font></b></h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><font face="Times New Roman">Windows operating system on laptop or desktop&nbsp;<span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><b>required&nbsp;</b></span>to participate in class. ArcGIS Pro will not work on Apple or Linux operating systems, nor on tablets or mobile devices.</font></p><p class="subhead-hm" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: &quot;wdth&quot; 100;"><font face="Times New Roman">RECOMMENDED HARDWARE</font></p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem 1.25rem; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: square;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman">Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)</font></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman">Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (4+ cores)</font></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman">32 GB RAM (minimum 8 GB)</font></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman">500 GB SSD storage</font></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Times New Roman">Dedicated graphics card (not integrated)</font></li></ul></div><div></div></div>\n\nSchedule: Every week on Wednesday, starting on 06/10/26 and ending on 07/22/26 (excluding 07/01/26)\n\nLocation: Synchronous Online Classes held online following set schedule.  VA  
LOCATION:Synchronous Online, Classes held online following set schedule., , VA, 
SUMMARY:Class: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Pro
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