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About the Course

Get started learning about the fascinating and useful world of geographic information systems (GIS)! In this first course of the specialization GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis, you'll learn about what a GIS is, how to get started with the software yourself, how things we find in the real world can be represented on a map, how we record locations using coordinates, and how we can make a two-dimensional map from a three-dimensional Earth. In the course project, you will create your own GIS data by tracing geographic features from a satellite image for a location and theme of your choice. This course will give you a strong foundation in mapping and GIS that will give you the understanding you need to start working with GIS, and to succeed in the other courses in this specialization. This course is for anyone who wants to learn about mapping and GIS. You don't have to have any previous experience - just your curiosity! The course includes both practical software training and explanations of the concepts you need to know to make informed decisions as you start your journey to becoming a GIS analyst. You will need a Windows computer with ArcGIS Desktop installed. (software is not provided)...

Top reviews

KS

Aug 1, 2021

This course is all about the introduction of GIS. It gives an insight of the GIS system especially the projection systems. Don Boyes made this course very easy and so entertaining. Thank you so much.

AF

Apr 16, 2020

Don Boyes is one of the best instructors I have seen. Throughout the course, I never felt boring. So all credit goes to Don Boyes for making this course very interesting with his good sense of humor.

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By Diego J S L

Nov 17, 2020

Very good course, the explanations are clear and very detailed. There are practical classes with the software.

By Deleted A

Jul 10, 2020

Great introductory course! Lots of theory, of course, but very well explained. Don Boyes is a great professor.

By Daniel F F C

Jan 25, 2020

Excelente. Los topicos son cubiertos con suficiente información para ser aplicados y la enseñanza es efectiva.

By Daniel L

Oct 21, 2019

I love this course . I learned a lot of basic principles which I did not know . Also I love Don Noyes's joke .

By Franklin M

May 25, 2022

A educative and interesting course to take. It creates a wonderful foundation to develope your career in GIS

By Donny B

Mar 16, 2020

Professor speaks with clarity and promotes the comprehension of important concepts. Good lectures for sure.

By Jannatun N F

Feb 7, 2024

i enjoyed the lecture of the professor. he did an amazing job how he explained any complex thing so easily.

By Shristy R

Sep 20, 2020

very helpful course but there is too much video starting from week 3 which makes it boring after some time.

By Haya A

May 28, 2023

Un cours unique à son genre que je recommande à tout celui qui veut apprendre la technologie Géospatiale.

By Nastaran S

May 18, 2021

Thank you so much Professor Boyes! Great job! I really enjoyed the course. You are an amazing instructor!

By Ahmed T

Jan 5, 2021

The instructor did a phenomenal job, loved the lectures. But not too crazy about the peer review system.

By Gindrey L R

Jun 26, 2023

Wonderful course! The basic concepts of GIS are learned, and the explanations are very good and precise

By Annie D

Nov 16, 2020

This course provided a good foundation for understanding map scale, projections, and the basics of GIS.

By Anatole K

Aug 17, 2020

Very informative and complete with some added humour. Include a set timeline for tasks to be completed.

By Tanvir K

Aug 24, 2020

By going through this course I understood that how much to know about GIS. This is really interesting.

By Ravi V

Sep 29, 2021

Excellent. Good introduction to GIS. Also final activity gives a hands on experience of GIS software.

By Melissa F

Aug 16, 2020

Excellent course! Love the instructor he is extremely thorough and Canadian, so how can you go wrong!

By MD. M I

Aug 14, 2020

a great teacher. so much structured syllabus and material. in one word an amazing course to enroll.

By Junaid A

Mar 15, 2022

GREAT EFFORT BY PROFESSOR I LOVE THIS COURSE AND LEARNT ALOT AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO THE OTHERS.

By Ariva M F

Apr 13, 2021

Wow, very in accordance with my study of science during college. thank you very much mr. Don boyes

By C M

Jun 28, 2020

Learning is a continuous process.

With coursera, I have acquired more knowledge while in lock-down

By Masroor K

May 21, 2020

Course started from very basics of GIS theory and software. Recommended for beginners. 5 stars...

By Melissa C M

Jul 26, 2020

The content of this course was really helpful for someone with not that much experience on GIS.

By Tommy M

Jun 4, 2020

Really thorough induction into GIS, with a great balance between theory and practical elements.

By ANAS H

Jan 28, 2021

I am very thankful for giving me this chance to learn and take this lesson with Financial aid.