GIS school training courses in Colorado Springs, CO (public, in-house or online)

Provides an introduction to the synthesis of GIS and hydrology, a subject called spatial hydrology. In this course you will study hydrology from a GIS perspective, developing new ideas and problem-solving methods in hydrology using the spatial data and functions provided by GIS. You will also learn to present GIS data in a form that supports conventional hydrologic analysis methods.

Examines a variety of organizational and planning methods used in the GIS industry. Includes application of scientific methods, problem solving, logics and time management.

Explores the basics of computer-based information analysis and manipulation. Teaches students fundamentals of basic GIS tasks: mapmaking, spatial analysis, and database creation. Students learn to use software that links these three functions together. Computer-based exercises are used both in class to teach fundamentals, and in labs that assist students to learn and use basic GIS tools.

Through lectures and laboratory exercises, this course illustrates the fundamental concepts of GIS and remote sensing technologies in the context of environmental engineering. Topics include the physical basis for remote sensing, remote sensing systems, digital image processing, data structures, database design, and spatial data analysis. The course is not intended to provide students with extensive training in particular image processing or GIS packages. However, hands-on computer laboratory se...

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The Geographic Information Systems associate degree program provides the community with skilled professionals who use, edit, and make decisions using GIS systems. Graduates can work in diverse industries that use geographic information systems, including government agencies, health care, construction, banking, land-use planning, transportation mapping and analysis, and emergency response.

With the growth of decision-making using spatial data and geographic locations, many businesses are l...

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