Get started with GIS Remote Sensing in QGIS #Beginners

Get started with GIS & Remote Sensing in QGIS #Beginners, available at $54.99, has an average rating of 4.2, with 22 lectures, based on 167 reviews, and has 7527 subscribers.

You will learn about Fully understand basics of GIS and Remote Sensing Learn Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing Learn open source GIS and Remote Sensing software tools Learn feely available sources of geodata Fully understand the components of GIS system and its main functionality Learn how to install QGIS and its basics functionallity Learn how to create basic GIS-based map Learn Geodata types: raster and vector data types This course is ideal for individuals who are Geographers, geologists, crop scientists or every other expert who deals with maps in their field. It is particularly useful for Geographers, geologists, crop scientists or every other expert who deals with maps in their field.

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Title: Get started with GIS & Remote Sensing in QGIS #Beginners

Price: $54.99

Average Rating: 4.2

Number of Lectures: 22

Number of Published Lectures: 22

Number of Curriculum Items: 22

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 22

Original Price: $22.99

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What You Will Learn

Fully understand basics of GIS and Remote Sensing

Learn Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing

Learn open source GIS and Remote Sensing software tools

Learn feely available sources of geodata

Fully understand the components of GIS system and its main functionality

Learn how to install QGIS and its basics functionallity

Learn how to create basic GIS-based map

Learn Geodata types: raster and vector data types

Who Should Attend

Geographers, geologists, crop scientists or every other expert who deals with maps in their field.

Target Audiences

Geographers, geologists, crop scientists or every other expert who deals with maps in their field.

Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing for Spatial Analysis

Are you intrigued by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing but don’t know where to begin? Welcome to our comprehensive course that provides a thorough introduction to these technologies, with a focus on open-source software and free spatial data portals. Discover the world of GIS and Remote Sensing and gain the confidence to utilize these tools effectively.

Course Highlights:

Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing

Emphasis on open-source software and free spatial data portals

Understanding GIS components and stages of analysis

Desktop computer requirements for GIS work

Exploration of various geodata types and industries where GIS is applied

Step-by-step guidance for creating land cover/land use maps with Google Earth Engine

Downloadable practical materials

Course Overview:

This course serves as a gateway to the realms of GIS and Remote Sensing, offering a rapid understanding of these technologies. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid grasp of GIS and Remote Sensing, as well as knowledge about where to obtain GIS software and geodata for map creation.

What You’ll Learn:

Fundamental concepts of GIS and Remote Sensing

Various open and free data sources and GIS/Remote Sensing software

Installing and configuring open-source GIS software on your computer

Navigating the QGIS software interface and its essential components and plug-ins

Creating your first GIS map using open-source tools in QGIS

Crafting land use/land cover maps using Google Earth Engine

Who Should Enroll:

This course caters to individuals across diverse fields, from agriculture and geology to mining, hydrology, forestry, and environmental sciences. Whether you’re a beginner or simply seeking to expand your geospatial knowledge, this course equips you with valuable insights into GIS and Remote Sensing.

BONUS Lecture: Gain access to a half-hour step-by-step video tutorial on creating land cover/land use maps in the cloud using Google Earth Engine and Machine Learning algorithms, even if you have no prior experience.

INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: Enroll today to access downloadable practical materials, detailed guidance, and the foundation to embark on your GIS and Remote Sensing journey!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Applications of GIS

Lecture 1: Applications of GIS

Lecture 2: Applications of Remote Sensing

Chapter 3: Key principles of Geographic Information systems (GIS)

Lecture 1: Definition of GIS

Lecture 2: Main principles of GIS

Lecture 3: Definition of Remote Sensing

Lecture 4: Lab: Sign In to Google Earth Engine

Chapter 4: Open Source GIS and Remote Sensing software

Lecture 1: GIS software and your PC set up

Lecture 2: QGIS version information

Lecture 3: Lab: Installing QGIS

Lecture 4: A note on QGIS versions and its plug-ins

Lecture 5: QGIS interface: Toolbars

Lecture 6: Lab: A power of QGIS – QGIS Plug-ins

Lecture 7: Lab: Your First GIS Map in QGIS

Lecture 8: Open Source Remote Sensing software

Chapter 5: Geodata and spatial data portals.

Lecture 1: Basics of Geodata and its main types

Lecture 2: Spatial (geodata) Freely Available Data Sources

Lecture 3: Lab: Add vector Data to QGIS

Lecture 4: Lab: Image download in QGIS

Lecture 5: Lab: Satellite image manipulation in QGIS

Lecture 6: Machine Learning on Google Earth Engine Cloud: a hannds-on exercise

Lecture 7: BONUS

Instructors

Kate Alison
GIS & Data Science

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2 stars: 7 votes

3 stars: 34 votes

4 stars: 59 votes

5 stars: 66 votes

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