Introduction to Desktop GIS with QGIS (#maptimeDavis) - 2021-11-16

From Glenda Gaines April 19, 2024

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This introductory-level workshop will focus upon the fundamental concepts and skills needed to explore and analyze data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software with examples using the QGIS platform.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Define GIS and geospatial concepts and terminology
Know the difference between vector and raster data types
Properly connect and add data to a QGIS project
Know where to find the attributes of your data in QGIS
Perform basic selections and queries in QGIS
Symbolize data by attributes
Assemble a basic map for export.

Prerequisites: No prior experience with QGIS or other GIS software is needed, though attendees should be comfortable learning new computer applications, working with the basics of spreadsheets, and managing and organizing files on their own computers.

Software: Install QGIS, a free and open source program that runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux, from qgis.org.

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Appears In: UC Davis DataLab: Data Science and Informatics Information and Educational Technology Library Research Computer Science

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