Geographic Information System 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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Current geographic information systems theoretical/technical basis and application of commercially available GIS computer software and hardware, diversity in GIS application and approaches, reliability and validity of data systems.

GIS is an evolving technology that has changed greatly in the last decade and is affecting many disciplines. This certificate has been designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills needed to implement GIS in your business or organization.

This course serves as an optional preliminary course to the Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems and fulfills prerequisite requirements for the Graduate Program in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures
Introduces the concepts and skills essential to use a geographic information system (GIS) for spatial analysis and problem-solving. Focus is initially on the use, design and construction of maps. Students complete GIS tasks from data collection and spatial analysis t...

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Introduces information-technology managers to geographic information systems (GIS) and their applications. You will learn the combination of software and hardware through which you can manipulate, analyze and display spatially referenced information151information that is referenced by its location on the earth146s surface. By linking data to maps, a GIS can reveal relationships not apparent with traditional item-referenced information systems and database-management products. By displaying infor...

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