In this course, you will learn how to find GIS data for your own projects, and how to create a well-designed map that effectively communicates your message. The first section focuses on the basic building blocks of GIS data, so that you know what types of GIS files exist, and the implications of choosing one type over another. Next, we'll discuss metadata (which is information about a data set) so you know how to evaluate a data set before you decide to use it, as well as preparing data by merging and clipping files as needed. We'll then talk about how to take non-GIS data, such as a list of addresses, and convert it into "mappable" data using geocoding. Finally, you'll learn about how to take data that you have found and design a map using cartographic principles. In the course project, you will find your own data and create your own quantitative map.
GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design
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GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design
This course is part of GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Specialization
Instructor: Don Boyes
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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
Really enjoyed the Course. I learned to create standardized maps, how to fetch data and to edit them as per standard methods.
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
It is one of the best course of the specialization. I learned a lot about data acquisition, map design elements and principles and exporting map. It gave me a greater knowledge of map designs.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
Great Course.It helps me to start as a beginner in the field of GIS. All the lectures are precise and full of practical examples.
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