1. To develop an in depth understanding of GIS building blocks and what it can do;
2. To map various vector and raster data in order to provide a better understanding of these models;
3. To have an understanding of Cartographic and map design principles;
4. To understand the fundamentals of Geospatial database creation and management.

1. Mapping the real world using Vector and Raster data:



-     GIS File Types and data models;
-     Spatial Reference Systems;
-     Vector and Raster Data Models;
-     Creating vector data models through basic digitizing, queries, vector attribute tables, calculating fields;
-     Introduction to Raster Data Model; Rasterization; Basic raster analysis;
-     Metadata – importance, viewing and editing metadata in ArcMap;
-     Downloading and using GIS data;
-     Making point data from coordinates and adding x, y data from a table;
-     Geocoding using ArcGIS services;
-     Introduction to Geoprocessing Tools; Clip, Buffer, Merge, etc.

2. Cartographic Map Design Principles:



-     Design Principles: Visual Hierarchy, Figure-Ground Relationship, Contrast, Legibility, Visual Balance;
-     Data Symbolization: Qualitative and Quantitative data;
-     Map Elements: Title, scale Bar, Scale Text, Legend, Neat line, North arrow;
-     Working with Labels and Annotations;
-     Map Typography using Maplex;
-     Creating a map layout in ArcMap;
-     Exporting maps in ArcMap (jpg, pdf, svg etc.).

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