Learn how to read and interpret maps and data and use basic cartography principles to create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. After learning basic concepts, attendees will work through an exercise using ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
Presentation
GIS Level 1: Introduction to GIS & Mapping Slides (PDF - 6.5MB)
GIS Level 1: Introduction to GIS & Mapping Presentation (PPTX - 30.5MB)
GIS Level 1: Introduction to GIS & Mapping Printable Slides with Notes (PDF - 4.9MB)
Introduction and Setup
GIS Level 1 Instructions (PDF) (DOCX)
Workshop Exercises
GIS Level 1 QGIS Workshop Exercises (PDF) (DOCX)
GIS Level 1 ArcGIS Pro Workshop Exercises (PDF) (DOCX)
Take-Home Exercises
GIS Level 1 QGIS Take-Home Exercises (PDF) (DOCX)
GIS Level 1 ArcGIS Pro Take-Home Exercises (PDF) (DOCX)
Data
GIS Level 1 Data (ZIP)
This ZIP file contains 2 .txt, 5 .shx, 5 .shp, 5 .prj, 6 .dbf, 5 .cpg, 1 .csv, 4 .xml, 1 .ovr, 1 .tif, 1 .tfw, 3 .sbx, and 3 .sbn files.
