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About the Course

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. Note: software is not provided for this course....

Top reviews

HG

Apr 6, 2021

Prof Don Boyes explanation on the subject is awesome. It is very easy to understand and develops a great interest in the subject. It is very rare to find such a wonderful professional in the field.

SH

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.

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By Lisa

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Feb 20, 2020

Professor Don Boyes is really good at teaching!

By Jeff S

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Jun 8, 2020

This series is the best I've done on Coursera.

By Kubilay S

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Oct 13, 2020

Thank you, professor. Education was excellent

By Gunjan k

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Aug 26, 2020

Very nice and instructotr guide is excellent

By Nestor R

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Aug 9, 2024

Ha sido muy interesante este curso para mi

By Daniel d A

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Mar 24, 2021

Great course overall. Highly recommended.

By swati t

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May 19, 2021

informative course with nice explanation

By Surya M

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Mar 31, 2021

Well described and comprehensive course.

By Roman S

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Jun 20, 2020

Very dynamic, friendly, and informative!

By Mahdi M M

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Jul 31, 2020

A great course for entry level students

By Thangamani N - C

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Feb 1, 2022

ABSOLUTLY VERY GOOD COURSE...THANK YOU

By DIANA P P R

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Nov 7, 2020

I like this course, I learn very much.

By Nic S

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Nov 28, 2019

Very interesting course once again.

By Rufat G

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Feb 5, 2023

Great course. Thank you very much.

By Asfar S

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Feb 12, 2022

Well deigned and simple to grasp!

By Jennifer L B D

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Aug 23, 2020

Amazing course...I learned a lot!

By Suryakant B

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May 9, 2022

An excellent method of teaching.

By Farah N

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Oct 21, 2020

It was a good leaning experience

By Samir S P

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Oct 15, 2020

Excellent instructional videos.

By Renalie B C

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Dec 24, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity

By Aisha

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Oct 30, 2019

I totally enjoyed this course!

By Herimitsinjo R

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Oct 11, 2019

informative and good practices

By Mohamed A E A

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May 15, 2023

Master of important details

By TOUMIAT m a

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Jul 7, 2021

very good course thank you

By SHRUTI U

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May 31, 2021

Excellent and very helpful