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Real-World GIS
2h 43m Intermediate Class | May 08, 2014


Learning GIS (geographical information systems) requires training in cartography, database management, and spatial analysis. But once you've built a solid foundation in the basics, how do you approach GIS challenges in the real world? Dr. Jason VanHorn is here to help you master practical GIS scenarios, and answers the 7 most common questions he receives from other GIS professionals, including: Where can I get quality data? How do I create projections? What's an inexpensive solution for collecting geospatial data? and Where can I find a GIS job?
Topics include:

Exploring GIS trends
Accessing data in proprietary and catalog formats
Understanding GIS data formats
Working with scale and graticules in projections
Collecting geospatial data
Building a GIS project from scratch
Mastering GIS job interviews