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GIS Workshop Registration – Fall 2008

Please note: Only one workshop of each of the advanced classes is available for registration at this time. Others will be announced at a later date.

UM Libraries' Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshops are very popular and we want to accommodate as many people as possible. Please do not register for the same workshop more than once. Instead, we recommend you contact us. In this way, you will have your specific questions addressed and receive one-on-one instruction. This will leave seats available for those who have never attended. Thank you for your cooperation.

We reserve the right to give priority registration to current UM students, faculty and staff. The names of alumni and all non-UM registrants will be placed on a reserve list. If vacancies remain, you will be contacted by e-mail at least 24 hours prior to the workshop.

Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop 9.2

Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn the latest version of GIS software from ESRI. In this 2½-hour hands-on course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of GIS, basic navigation of the software, and the creation of different types of maps.

Adding Data to ArcGIS Desktop 9.2

Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Excel; Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 or familiarity with ArcGIS 9.
It is possible to use many types of data in a GIS—including that which you download from other sources or create yourself. This workshop will begin by introducing some basics of adding tabular data to ArcGIS Desktop 9.2. Following the introduction, workshop participants can choose tutorials to review at their own pace during class time. Tutorials include: Working with Census 2000 Data; Adding, Editing, Joining, and Relating Tables; Geocoding; and Mapping Locations by (X,Y) Coordinates. Instructors will be available for questions and assistance.

Only one class will be available for registration at this time. Others will be announced at a later date.


Intermediate Applications Using Vector Data in ArcGIS Desktop 9.2

Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 or familiarity with ArcGIS 9.
This workshop will explore some of the analytical tools within ArcToolbox and focus on vector data creation and manipulation. The workshop will allow students to work through tutorials at their own pace and instructors will be available for questions and assistance.

Only one class will be available for registration at this time. Others will be announced at a later date.


Classes are held in 2109 McKeldin Library (2nd fl.), 6101 McKeldin Library (6th fl.), and 6107 McKeldin Library (6th fl.). Enrollment is limited to 18 people per class in 2109, 24 per class in 6101, and 30 people per class in 6107.

First and Last Name:

E-mail address:
 e.g., name@umd.edu

Campus Dep't:

UM Status:
* required

Familiarity with ArcGIS 9:
* required

Have you taken Introduction I to ArcGIS?
* required

How did you hear about the workshops?
* required

Intro. I Workshop date/time:
* required

Adding Data to ArcGIS 9.2 Workshop date/time:
* required

Intermediate Applications Workshop date/time:
* required

Confirmation messages will be sent via email within two business days, but you may consider yourself registered once you click on the "Submit My Registration" button (except for Alumni and Non-UM) unless otherwise informed. If you do not receive a message within that time, please e-mail us at gis@umd.edu. We will also send you an email reminder a day or two before the workshop providing the time and location of the session.

Need to cancel or change your registration? Contact gis@umd.edu.

Need help using ArcGIS software?

First, what does "GIS" mean?

GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. For more information, visit the U.S. Geological Survey.

Second, where do I get help?

U.S. Government Information, Maps & GIS Services, McKeldin Library, has two GIS computers with ArcView 3.2, ArcGIS desktop 9.2 and ArcInfo workstation loaded. Library staff are ready to help you by appointment, specifically Nkechi Hislop, GIS Graduate Assistant, at 301-405-9167.

GIS Workstations and print maps are located on the 4th floor, McKeldin Library. Call 301-405-9165 or go to Maps and GIS for more information.

For Further Instruction

ESRI Virtual Campus Training Courses

 

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