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18/04
http://www.slis.indiana.edu/faculty/hekbia/S603-GIS.htm
Course Number: S603 (L595)
Suggested Title: Modeling in GIS
Number of credits: 1.5
Instructor: Hamid R. Ekbia
Time: First Summer Session
Room: LI002
Description:
The main motivation for this workshop (and others of its kind) is what could be roughly called the Spatial turn in the current academic and intellectual thinking. As in various other areas of behavioral and social sciences, students and scholars in information science, library science, cognitive science, and public administration increasingly find themselves dealing with behaviors and phenomena with a strong spatial component. The spatial turn is technologically manifested in the pervasive use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which has already entered the activities of people with diverse interests and goals. This equally applies to those interested in modeling and simulation, analysis and design, or operation and planning - e.g., in information organization and visualization, resource matching and management (in health, environment, education, etc.), disaster response and relief operations, and policy and decision-making. With GIS, for example, one can link information (attributes) to location data, such as scientific papers to people, people to universities, and universities to locations. One can then layer that information to get a better understanding of how information as an embodied phenomenon moves around in geographic space. What layers are chosen depends on what questions need to be answered. Traditionally the spatial dimension is dealt with, if at all, in an implicit manner by incorporating an abstract space in models and analyses. GIS, however, makes it possible to include space explicitly, giving a more Realistic character to analytic and modeling work.
This workshop serves as an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on modeling techniques. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce modeling techniques in GIS to students in the above disciplines. The workshop will follow a case-based approach, where techniques will be taught by using domain-specific examples. Each session of the workshop will introduce a major topic in GIS modeling as well as an example GIS model in a domain relevant to student interests. LIS MLS students will benefit by learning about common digital data sources of geographic information available in the United States, their formats, and uses. MIS and cognitive science students will learn techniques for spatial analysis and modeling, and SPEA students will learn about GIS applications in public administration, city government, and environmental protection, etc.
Course Number: S603 (L595)
Suggested Title: Modeling in GIS
Number of credits: 1.5
Instructor: Hamid R. Ekbia
Time: First Summer Session
Room: LI002
Description:
The main motivation for this workshop (and others of its kind) is what could be roughly called the Spatial turn in the current academic and intellectual thinking. As in various other areas of behavioral and social sciences, students and scholars in information science, library science, cognitive science, and public administration increasingly find themselves dealing with behaviors and phenomena with a strong spatial component. The spatial turn is technologically manifested in the pervasive use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which has already entered the activities of people with diverse interests and goals. This equally applies to those interested in modeling and simulation, analysis and design, or operation and planning - e.g., in information organization and visualization, resource matching and management (in health, environment, education, etc.), disaster response and relief operations, and policy and decision-making. With GIS, for example, one can link information (attributes) to location data, such as scientific papers to people, people to universities, and universities to locations. One can then layer that information to get a better understanding of how information as an embodied phenomenon moves around in geographic space. What layers are chosen depends on what questions need to be answered. Traditionally the spatial dimension is dealt with, if at all, in an implicit manner by incorporating an abstract space in models and analyses. GIS, however, makes it possible to include space explicitly, giving a more Realistic character to analytic and modeling work.
This workshop serves as an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on modeling techniques. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce modeling techniques in GIS to students in the above disciplines. The workshop will follow a case-based approach, where techniques will be taught by using domain-specific examples. Each session of the workshop will introduce a major topic in GIS modeling as well as an example GIS model in a domain relevant to student interests. LIS MLS students will benefit by learning about common digital data sources of geographic information available in the United States, their formats, and uses. MIS and cognitive science students will learn techniques for spatial analysis and modeling, and SPEA students will learn about GIS applications in public administration, city government, and environmental protection, etc.
18/04
May 13th, 2008 and May 14th, 2008 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Note: These are one day workshops. Participants choose which one day to attend.
New Horizons Computer Training Center
11611 N. Meridian Street, Ste 200
Carmel, IN 46032
Register/More Info If you are unable to follow the link, please visit www.nur-online.com
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community
Registration Fee: $495 (Credit Cards, Checks, Purchase Orders Accepted)
Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.2 to do the following:
Creating 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 or 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 workforce 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.
Note: These are one day workshops. Participants choose which one day to attend.
New Horizons Computer Training Center
11611 N. Meridian Street, Ste 200
Carmel, IN 46032
Register/More Info If you are unable to follow the link, please visit www.nur-online.com
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community
Registration Fee: $495 (Credit Cards, Checks, Purchase Orders Accepted)
Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.2 to do the following:
Creating 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 or 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 workforce 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.
17/04
Don't Duck Metadata!
Are you currently involved in creating or using geospatial data?
Is it important for you to be able to locate data for your projects?
If so, join us for the half day training session outlined below and learn how to create geospatial metadata.
This training session will provide participants with an overview of metadata, and instruction on metadata fundamentals.
Co-Sponsors:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis at IUN
And
Northwest Indiana GIS Forum
Cordially invite you to the following FREE Training Session:
An Introduction to Metadata
Location: Indiana University Northwest – Room 230 - GIS Lab, – Library, 2nd Floor
Place: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
What is Metadata?
Why is It Important?
What are Metadata Standards?
Tips for Writing Effective Metadata
Using ArcCatalog to Create a Metadata Template for your Organization (Hands on exercise)
Support for this training is provided by the 2007 Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP).
There is no registration fee for the metadata training; however, seating is limited. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, please send a message with a) your contact information, and b) your organizational affiliation to Cele Morris at: cmorris@iun.edu
Cele Morris
Research Analyst
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis
Indiana University Northwest
cmorris@iun.edu
219-981-5612
fax: 219-980-6558
Are you currently involved in creating or using geospatial data?
Is it important for you to be able to locate data for your projects?
If so, join us for the half day training session outlined below and learn how to create geospatial metadata.
This training session will provide participants with an overview of metadata, and instruction on metadata fundamentals.
Co-Sponsors:
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis at IUN
And
Northwest Indiana GIS Forum
Cordially invite you to the following FREE Training Session:
An Introduction to Metadata
Location: Indiana University Northwest – Room 230 - GIS Lab, – Library, 2nd Floor
Place: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
What is Metadata?
Why is It Important?
What are Metadata Standards?
Tips for Writing Effective Metadata
Using ArcCatalog to Create a Metadata Template for your Organization (Hands on exercise)
Support for this training is provided by the 2007 Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP).
There is no registration fee for the metadata training; however, seating is limited. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, please send a message with a) your contact information, and b) your organizational affiliation to Cele Morris at: cmorris@iun.edu
Cele Morris
Research Analyst
Northwest Indiana Center for Data & Analysis
Indiana University Northwest
cmorris@iun.edu
219-981-5612
fax: 219-980-6558
17/04
May 16th, 2008 1:00-3:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
Join Sally Letsinger of the Indiana Geological Survey to learn how you can use GIS to estimate runoff potential; analyze conservation plans; calculate groundwater flow rates; or predict how fast contaminants will move through a stream system. Topics will include:
• Elevation-derived hydrography data
• Resources for hydrology datasets
• Groundwater data in GIS-based analysis
• Incorporating land cover, elevation and soil data into hydrogeology models
IGIC Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $20
Join Sally Letsinger of the Indiana Geological Survey to learn how you can use GIS to estimate runoff potential; analyze conservation plans; calculate groundwater flow rates; or predict how fast contaminants will move through a stream system. Topics will include:
• Elevation-derived hydrography data
• Resources for hydrology datasets
• Groundwater data in GIS-based analysis
• Incorporating land cover, elevation and soil data into hydrogeology models
03/04
April 11, 2008, 8:00 - 11:00 am
The Westin Hotel
50 S. Capital Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sanborn is hosting a free LiDAR Seminar: Make the most of your data. It will feature a brief introduction tothe basics of LiDAR, its latest technology developments, and a comprehensive overview of application trends. There will also be a live software demo for customizable 3D and cross section viewing.
Register at http://www.sanborn.com/lidarseminar2008/
The Westin Hotel
50 S. Capital Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sanborn is hosting a free LiDAR Seminar: Make the most of your data. It will feature a brief introduction tothe basics of LiDAR, its latest technology developments, and a comprehensive overview of application trends. There will also be a live software demo for customizable 3D and cross section viewing.
Register at http://www.sanborn.com/lidarseminar2008/