Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Department

Research and Development

Instructor

Peter Hamming

Method

Campus, Offsite

Duration

10 days

GIS is a free software for those that need the software in support of conservation objectives and activities regardless of where they are located.

Course outcome:

Use Geographical Information Systems in support of conservation objectives and activities.

Learning outcomes for this module:

Collect and Manage spatial data.
Use GIS in the identification of general reserve planning requirements.
Use GIS in the planning of reserve development and land-use planning.
Use and apply GIS in support of conservation planning and activities management.

Strategic areas covered:

Introduction to Quantum GIS
Theme properties and display
Presentation of data
Tabular display and editing
Map projections
Vector data capture & introduction to raster data
Spatial analyses
Map layouts
Natural information collection kit (NICK)
Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) Course Outline

Suitable for:

Anyone in a networking role.