GIS school training courses in Anchorage, AK (public, in-house or online)

This course is an introduction to the theory and use of Geographic Information Systems, including the fundamental concepts of GIS, capabilities of GIS, and applications for dealing with spatial data. Key issues for discussion include vector data input, data models, database design and database queries, sources of spatial information, spatial analysis, and cartographic display. These topics are discussed within an environmental context using ArcGIS, a PC-based GIS software package. The course is ...

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This program is intended for a wide range of professionals such as people interested in:
urban planning

municipal employment

telecommunication

emergency response

resource management

environmental science

engineering

landscape architecture

transportation planning

surveying and cartography

archaeology

geology

water resources

and precision agriculture
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Geomatics and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are emerging fields involving integration of data from a wide range of sensors (satellites, photographs, etc.) to develop useful geographical information. This option develops skills to enter this career area in fields such as land development, site planning, and environmental land analysis.

This is a capstone course utilizing the skills and knowledge learned throughout the curriculum. Students perform research, identify issues, find data and develop a solution to a problem or project in a specific industry or area.
Quarters Offered:
Winter, Spring, (Distance Learning)
Credit Hours:
4 credit hours
Instructional Methods:
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 4 hours

This course focuses on object-orientated programming and the unique issues relating to spatial objects, customization and syntax. Students learn how to use, find and modify Visual Basic scripts for use in ArcGIS. MapObjects will be introduced. Students should have some familiarity with ArcGIS.
Quarters Offered:
Spring, (Distance Learning)
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours
Instructional Methods:
Lecture: 1 hour - Lab: 4 hours