ESRI-GIS Development Center at the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign
ESRI-GIS Development Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Training Courses
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Instructors
Curt Abert,
Illinois State Geological Survey
Melony Barrett,
Illinois State Geological Survey
Philip M. Graff,
Illinois State Water Survey
Janet Jarvis,
Illinois Natural History Survey
Donald A. Keefer,
Illinois State Geological Survey
Yu-Feng Forrest Lin,
Illinois State Water Survey
Donald Luman,
Illinois State Geological Survey
Matt Williams,
Illinois State Water Survey
Zoe Zaloudek,
Illinois State Water Survey
Former Instructors
Course Descriptions
Free GIS for Nontechnical Decision/Policy Makers: The ubiquitous WebGIS Analysis Toolkit for Extensive Resources (uWATER) and Its Extension, uWATER-PA
One of the major challenges in scientific research is expressing complex scientific/technical
concepts in easily understood terms so the concepts can be used more readily by policy
makers and stakeholders to assess data and theoretical conclusions. In this 2-hour course
you will learn how to use GIS toolkits that aid in visualizing alternative approaches for
resource management in intuitive and simple approaches. The toolkits can be downloaded at http://www.isws.illinois.edu/gws/sware/uwaterpa/ and include a user’s manual and example
files. With this free GIS-based decision support system, nonspecialists can consider the
results of technical modeling, along with societal values, when making decisions that affect sustainable resource management.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows
Workshop for GIS Professional Certification (GISP)
This 3.5-hour workshop is designed for the GIS professionals who are interested
in GIS Professional Certification (GISP). It includes a step-by-step guide to
completing the application as well as real application samples from actual GISPs.
A presentation will provide information on the GISP program, GIS Certification Institute
(GISCI), review process, and current statistical data about GISCI and GISPs.
Prerequisite: Must be experienced GIS user or developer
Demystifying the LIDAR Point Cloud
This 3-hour course will focus on how ArcGIS can be employed to process
enhanced elevation data acquired using Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)
technology. Upon completion of the course, attendees will achieve a basic
understanding of LIDAR technology, learn how to process LIDAR point clouds
into DEM, DSM, and DTMs, and use ArcMap to produce LIDAR-based surface
topography maps.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop
Introduction to Python for ArcGIS
This 3.5-hour course will introduce the basics of using Python with
ArcGIS. Attendees will learn some fundamentals of Python programming,
then explore a series of example exercises that highlight the benefits
of using python scripts for geoprocessing. ArcGIS 10 and ArcPy software
will be used.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with ArcGIS Geoprocessing Tools
(ArcToolbox)
Customizing ArcGIS Explorer - Creating Your Tools in ArcGIS Explorer
In this 3-hour course you will learn how to use ArcGIS Explorer (AGX) and
its basic programming function through AGX-SDK. Upon successful completion
of this course, attendees will be able to navigate the AGX interface, add
and work with GIS data (shapefiles, ArcGIS layers, KML files and files on
GIS server, etc.) and export a map from AGX. Attendees will also learn
how to create and deploy their own "AGX Add-In" through AGX-SDK.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with ArcMap/basic skill on Visual Basic
Introduction to ArcGIS Server and the Flex API
In this 3-hour course you will learn how to use the Flex API to create
web interfaces for ArcGIS Server services. Upon successful completion of
this course, attendees will be able to publish maps to ArcGIS Server,
deploy the Flex Sample Viewer provided by ESRI, and download tools from
the ESRI Code Gallery to extend the capability of Flex web applications.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop
Introduction to Analytical Techniques Using ArcGIS 10
This 3.5-hour course is designed for those familiar with using ESRI
ArcGIS Desktop to view data, but would like to learn several analytical
skills. View and manipulate tabular data, perform attribute and spatial
queries, and calculate values using spatial techniques.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop (or previous
versions)
Interpolation — Using Arc Spatial Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst to Create Surface Maps
In the 3.5-hour short course you will learn how to use ArcGIS Spatial
Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst to create contour and shaded image
maps from sparsely sampled data. This process, known as interpolation,
is used commonly to represent many types of data. This course will give
you insights on how to use these tools to produce reliable maps. It
will also show you how incorrect use of these tools can result in maps
with predictable errors.
Prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of ArcMap
Additional Training Courses Offered by the Main Library and ATLAS
GIS 101 - A Library Introduction to Geographic Information Systesm (Main Library)
GIS 102 - Loading Data into ArcGIS (Main Library)
ArcGIS I v9.3 - Introduction to ArcCatalog and ArcMap (ATLAS)
ArcGIS II v9.3 - Introduction to ArcToolbox (ATLAS)
Updated 12/15/11 AW
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