Questions tagged [education]
For questions related to learning and resources about learning.
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Post Orthorectification error reduction? [closed]
I am trying to orthorectify an old aerial photo that has control points. When I run an output and then validate it I find some offset or distortion.
What should I do to fix this?
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Are there any free online GIS courses based around using QGIS? [duplicate]
Does anyone know of any MOOCs for learning GIS which use QGIS for any practical exercises?
I've been finding QGIS a fantastic tool for work, but would like to understand it and GIS principles on a ...
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GIS Master/Certificate Program Rankings [closed]
I am currently looking into obtaining additional formal education in the GIS field. I have looked into several university programs and contacted representative to learn more about the details and ...
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Is there a professional certification available for QGIS users?
I have heard some rumors about a QGIS professional certification program.
I have found some documentation on it at https://hub.qgis.org/wiki/17/Certification but have been unable to find any other ...
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Looking for local data sets for 6th graders?
I am a newcomer to GIS, and am looking for local data sets to use with my students. I would like to locate data on our state, county, and city levels (for city, things like parcels, subdivisions, etc....
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Instructional ArcGIS Online resources in Arabic or Farsi or Pashto or Turkish? [closed]
I work for a school district with a wide variety of immigrants and quite a few refugees. Many children come in not knowing any English or very limited.
I have found that maps transcend language ...
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Is anyone using QGIS as an educational tool? [closed]
Here at the Cranedale Centre we are interested in knowing if any schools, collages and universities are using QGIS in their classrooms for education.
We are using it for teaching both GCSE and A ...
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Which training courses in geostatistics can you recommend?
I'm looking for excellent geostatistics courses all over the world, including online courses. In particular, I would like to learn more about the kriging method. Can anyone give me some suggestions?
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How important is knowledge of computer science in GIS analysis? [closed]
Don’t think this question has been asked before; I’ve just come across a question on how much math one has to know for a career in GIS. As a geography student I’m wondering how much computer science I’...
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Which route will provide the best education and return on investment for a GIS career? [closed]
I currently have a B.S. in biology, and am interested in a career change (I am currently a high school science teacher.) I am trying to decide which route will provide the best education and return on ...
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Online GIS Masters / MBA / MS / MA with a focus on business
Does anyone know of any GIS graduate programs that focus on the business elements of GIS? I am thinking of something like an MBA but with a GIS focus or a MA / MS with a business focus. Online only. ...
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QGIS 2.6 Curriculum Redo? [closed]
We are in the middle of creating GIS curriculum based on QGIS. When we started in June 2014 it was still 2.2, then 2.4, now 2.6. You think it's worth returning to step 1 and begin again in 2.6?
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Can MOOCs Count towards the GISP course points?
I am looking to obtain my GISP, and I am wondering if Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) can count towards the GISP course points if the MOOC is related to GIS?
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Masters in GIS or Self Learning? [closed]
I currently work in the offshore oil and gas industry as an offshore surveyor and I have an undergraduate degree in survey and mapping. I enjoy my job and it is well paid but I want to learn more of ...
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Choosing GIS elective class? [closed]
I'd like some input on choosing an elective for my GIS study. My choices are:
1) Database management in GIS
2) Python and Spatial Analysis in GIS
3) Project management in GIS
From what I understand, ...
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Is a master's degree needed for a GIS career? [closed]
Currently I'm on the 5th year of education at the university (Dept. of geography, specialisation - "GIS"). In my country (Belarus) we have a system of education that differs from the majority of the ...
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online free tutorial in Introduction to GIS [duplicate]
Do any one knows online free tutorial in Introduction to GIS, where i can find the below topics.
1.Coordinate sysem
2.Georelational Vector Data model
3.Raster Model
4.Data Input
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Seeking topics for GIS exhibit? [closed]
We would like to offer a small exhibition about GIS but have very little time to prepare. As a GIS coordinator I would probably make this much too complicated for the general public who know very ...
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Are FOSS4G conference presentations available online?
I'm wondering if anyone has knows of links to a website(s) where previous FOSS4G conference presentations are available online. I would like to:
watch recorded video presentations,
listen to audio ...
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Teaching Python to Land Surveyors [closed]
Does anyone have any good examples of using Python to automate or simplify common surveying tasks?
I'm teaching a Python/ArcPy lab this week for a GIS class. There are a number of surveying ...
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Where to start learning how to make maps with QGIS?
I have no skills in GIS, "map-making," or any other map program. Been a county planner for 25 yrs, where there was always a "drafting" staff. I'm in another agency now and need to be able to produce ...
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Learning to think spatially rather than just follow point and click tutorials
The college I work for is considering revamping their intro to GIS course. Traditionally, they've used the ESRI suite but are now open to using other options. There are two factors responsible for the ...
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PostGresql and PostGIS courses in Canada
I have been looking for good professional courses for learning more than just the basics for PostGresql nd PostGIS. I have found a number of good courses, but they seem to all be in the US. I was ...
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Creation of a GIS Competency matrix for employers [closed]
I am in the process of developing a technical GIS competency matrix for new employees. The matrix will be used not only to assess new employees but also to monitor employee development.
The matrix ...
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Displaying GIS Diploma on business card [closed]
Is there a standard way to display a GIS diploma for email signatures and/or business cards?
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Looking for a clip showing how cool GIS is
Next year I will be teaching a GIS course since this is not a compulsory course I have to make the students register. I thought of producing an e-mail brochure with a few lines of text and a clip ...
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Remote sensing and Gis for environmental pollution hazard [closed]
Universities that offers GIS and Remote Sensing programs at master or PhD levels.
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Value of a Python programming course
I am considering upping my programming skills by taking a python geoprocessing course through ESRI. Before I part with the hefty registration fee, I would like to get your opinion on the value of 24 ...
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Combine aerial imagery pictures to create a layer
We are looking for software or a web service that we can put in pictures we took using our weather balloon to create a single image, that we can use as a layer for our GIS project. Preferably free, or ...
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Research papers on SWE (Sensor Web Enablement) and SOS (Sensor Observation Service) with security [closed]
I am looking for research papers (conference/journals) on the topic of SWE (Sensor Web Enablement) and SOS (Sensor Observation Service) also dealing/including security aspects.
I have already found ...
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GIS Education Guide
I am a Computer Science graduate. I have one year of experience in JAVA programming & I recently started working with GIS applications. I found it so interesting that I would like to do my Post ...
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Mirror of Michigan State University's Python geoprocessing course materials
Been learning geoprocessing with Python using MSU's GEOG 825 ( python geoprocessing ) course. Unfortunately the link is dead now. I know this is a long shot but does anybody have a copy of the ...
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Can "Getting to know ArcGIS Desktop" for version 9 be used as a tutorial for version 10?
I am a GIS basic/novice user.
Our company has ArcGIS 10 desktop, and since it is multi-user license, I was allowed to install on my computer. I was given a copy of "Getting to know ArcGIS desktop" ...
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GIS for Local Police Department [closed]
I'm trying to recruit local police departments into a new GIS certificate that I am teaching in Florence South Carolina. None of the Police departments have any experience with GIS, but they are all ...
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Free GIS workshops, tutorials, and applied learning material
This Q&A lists free as in $0 workshops in GIS and related fields that have their material available to view or download online. The list is not limited to FOSS GIS, as GISers usually use a ...
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Is there GIS Video "that Mom can understand"?
Working as a professional within the GIS discipline, I often find it challenging to describe to people what GIS is (in a face to face conversation). Telling them that GIS stands for Geographic ...
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Seeking Open Source Training Materials?
The question Are Online Certs worth their weight? made me wonder if there are any open source training materials for GIS.
By this I don't mean training specifically for open source software - of ...
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Are there PhD programs that specifically focus on GIS, and if so, what is the typical outcome?
I know of the University of Pittsburgh where you can get a PhD in information science that focuses on Geoinformatics, which seems kind of cool.
I've been looking around but it seems that most PhD ...
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Math and Stat for GIS and Computing
I am planning to do an advanced program in spatial science and engineering. It states as a requirement in the program, that the student should have a through understanding in math and statistics. So ...
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Where/How to Learn about Getting Started with Web GIS [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Steps to Start Web Mapping
Does anyone know of any classes or resources where I could learn about WebGIS?
I'd like to learn the steps and technology involved.
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How much math does a GIS Analyst need to know?
For someone studying to pursue a career as a GIS Analyst, what math courses should he/she take?
Here's a long list of free Math courses from MIT to serve as a frame of reference.
Which are essential,...
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What's the most promising application (use) of OpenStreetMap data? [closed]
In some areas OSM data is very complete and has a level of detail not seen in closed data sources. Another distinguishing factor is that it contains the knowledge of the people who live in that areas. ...
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Help on creating a presentation for Highschool students
I was commissioned to do a presentation on GIS (well it'll mostly focus on transportation GIS) for about 50 high school students.
I'm looking for funny graphs / images that I can include in this ...
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GIS Certification [closed]
I have a question regarding GIS certification.
My main goal is to develop GIS web applications. Currently I am a developer with over 20 years building software and for the past 10 building web ...
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Java, GIS knowledge...What next?
I know programming in Java and I am familiar with GIS concepts as well. I do GIS programming using javascript and PHP. I want to now do it using Java. How should I go about it? PLease let me know ...
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Teaching GIS, what to do and what not to do?
Because I will (in the near future) be a teacher of GIS. I need some advice form people who have previously done this. Any clues - what to do and what not to do ?
I think it will be very helpful for ...
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What Professional / Industry Associations are available that are related to GIS?
This was a well liked (but not hugely rated) question in the beta, so here goes.
Please provide a brief synopsis and links if possible. I'd also like to hear about things that are in the planning ...