Mapping Ohio Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

*Ask about our Non-Profit Discount*

Columbus: September 30th, 2009
ContactPointe Computer Learning Center- 8425 Pulsar Place, Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43240
Cleveland/Beachwood: October 2nd, 2009
DeVore Technologies - 23240 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 525 Beachwood, OH 44122
*These are one-day workshops (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Participants choose which day to attend.

More Info/Registration: http://www.nur-online.com/

Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. Government Agencies, Non Profits, Environmental Groups, Students, etc...

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Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.3.1 to do the following:

Create Thematic Maps
Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, and display spatial trends in information.

Address Mapping (Geocoding)
Participants will learn to map addresses of their clients, their projects, or incidents such as crime and disease.

Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data
Participants will learn to extract and map current Census data such as poverty, race, language, population, transportation, education, and workplace characteristics.

Participants will also learn to:
Conduct spatial queries
Download free shapefiles
Create well-designed maps

Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are designed for beginners, Intermediate Excel skills required.

Materials
+ Comprehensive workshop (75 pages), which includes the presentation, exercises, and reference worksheets.

+ ArcGIS (ArcView 9.3.1) software 60-day trial CD set