EXLUP 4274 - Fundamentals of GIS
Course Description
Enhance the performance of your measuring, mapping, modeling, and monitoring by tapping the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn the concepts that drive GIS, the basics of cartography, and the differences between various GIS packages. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS. How GPS can be used within a GIS environment. Locate geographic files for specific purposes. Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Understand the basics of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- ๐ธ Open and query geographic files.
- ๐ธ Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS.
- ๐ธ Understand how GPS can be used within a GIS environment.
- ๐ธ Locate geographic files for specific purposes.
- ๐ธ Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83.
Notes
- ๐ธRegistered students will be able to access the course material three days prior to the course start date to ensure students can upload the required course software (QGIS); advanced registration is recommended for student success.
- ๐ธThis course delivery format is bichronous. 100% of course content is delivered online. Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course. The asynchronous dates course cover course work/assessments in between synchronous sessions and post-course assessments. To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.
- ๐ธThis course is recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by:
- ECO Canada
- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- The Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP)
- The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET)
- The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) as a senior agrology course related to entrance into the profession and to augment core knowledge requirements related to a practice area.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Applied Land Use Planning Certificate : Elective Courses