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GIS 0200: Components of Geographic Information Systems

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This three-day core course discusses how GIS is implemented in a laboratory survey course. Covers all components of a GIS including data collection, manipulation, query, and spatial analysis. Introduces nao design and production techniques. It explains sources of data, data collection and acquisitions, projections and coordinate systems, and address geocoding. Students develop and implement a small GIS to solve an application problem. Students are required to have a working knowledge of ArcView GIS. This course should be taken second in the Geographic Information Systems certificate series, and must be taken as one of the first three classes.

 
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Schedule

December 11-13, 2008 (Thursday-Saturday)

  • Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Location: PW     Status: Open


  • Fee

    $735.00

    CEUs
    Each seminar is recommended for:
  • 1.8 CEUs
  • 18 Contact Hours
  • On-Site Opportunity

    This course is also available on a contract basis and can be tailored to suit your organization's needs. Please contact us to discuss your on-site opportunity.

    Contact Info.
    Prince William Campus
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  • Address:
      George Mason University
    Office of Continuing Professional Education
      10900 University Blvd.
      Manassas, VA 20110
  • Telephone: 703-993-8335
  • Fax: 703-993-8336

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    FEATURES

    Courses are offered in a three-day seminar format. Classes can be taken individually to strengthen your working knowledge or as part of the certificate program to enhance your career development. It is possible to complete the certificate in 4 to 36 months. Tailored seminars taught on your premises can be arranged through the Program Manager.


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    CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    This course is part of the Geographic Information Systems and Mapping for Public Safety and Homeland Security certificate programs. It may also be taken alone without pursuing a certificate.

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    PDF BROCHURE

    Please click here to download the PDF brochure for the GIS certificate program.

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    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    • Computer Scientists and Engineers
    • Geographers and Cartographers
    • Planners and Environmental Scientists
    • Application Specialists
    • People interested in changing careers
    • Law enforcement officers and administrators
    • Crime analysts and coordinators
    • Database and system administrators
    • EMS & First response professionals
    • Public Health Administrators
    INSTRUCTOR

    Erwin Villiger, PhD

    Dr. Erwin Villiger is the president and CEO of Global View Inc., a GIS and remote sensing consulting firm. He spent 10 years with the Central Intelligence Agency as an imagery analyst and remote sensing scientist before leaving to pursue a PhD in environmental science at George Mason University. While studying at George Mason, he ran the GIS and remote sensing computer labs for the Department of Geography and Earth System Science. He has a BA and MS in geography, with specialties in remote sensing and geographic information systems. Dr. Villiger has taught geography and GIS courses for Johns Hopkins University and George Mason University, has developed a number of GIS education programs for professionals, and is the director of a master's program in GIS with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is an ESRI authorized instructor for ArcGIS and manages desktop software training for the Professional Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems at George Mason. He teaches a number of certificate courses including: Introduction to ArcGIS, Components of GIS, Raster Analysis & 3D Modeling, and Environmental Applications of GIS.

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