Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online

Objectives:

This hands-on session provides an overview of GIS, how it can be used in research. Participants will learn about best practices and guidelines for conducting their own research. Learners will get a hands on opportunity to explore the UML instance of ArcGIS Online and interact with a project.

BASIC

Gain an overview of GIS as applied to research visualization
Discover resources to support research
Explore the ArcGIS Online interface

INTERMEDIATE

Gain an overview of GIS and popular visualization strategies
Create a project, load and combine datasets
Explore analysis options

Before the session:

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