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About the Course

In this course, you will learn how to find GIS data for your own projects, and how to create a well-designed map that effectively communicates your message. The first section focuses on the basic building blocks of GIS data, so that you know what types of GIS files exist, and the implications of choosing one type over another. Next, we'll discuss metadata (which is information about a data set) so you know how to evaluate a data set before you decide to use it, as well as preparing data by merging and clipping files as needed. We'll then talk about how to take non-GIS data, such as a list of addresses, and convert it into "mappable" data using geocoding. Finally, you'll learn about how to take data that you have found and design a map using cartographic principles. In the course project, you will find your own data and create your own quantitative map. Note: software is not provided for this course....

Top reviews

HG

Apr 6, 2021

Prof Don Boyes explanation on the subject is awesome. It is very easy to understand and develops a great interest in the subject. It is very rare to find such a wonderful professional in the field.

SH

Aug 3, 2020

It is one of the best course of the specialization. I learned a lot about data acquisition, map design elements and principles and exporting map. It gave me a greater knowledge of map designs.

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By Daniel R T

Mar 14, 2024

With this course I strengthened knowledge that I had acquired many years ago, Professor Don Boyes does a very good job explaining each topic, he does it with practical and simple examples, I really liked it and I learned new ways of using GIS

By MUHAMMAD S

Aug 1, 2021

This course was organized in efficient way and explain the modules with details . I have learnt in this course map design and quantitate data acquisition. Thanks to Prof .Don Boys for his best explanations and easy conceptual teaching way.

By Dilshad R

Apr 5, 2022

Its a exquisite experience while learning from Don Boyes. He has great teaching methods and his curiousity based explanations, they are just wow. This course will help me building my skills regarding GIS. Thankyou

By Mehdi A

Jan 20, 2024

Thank you Cousera for providing such a great platform fdor learning. Very informative, organize and well vontent course. I recomend this course for all those who want to learn GIS data acquization and map design

By Jesús E M

Jun 30, 2020

Very easy, is amazing, good material, good explanation and we can make some design with the information and videos, the most important the professor explains how you evaluate the data

By Heleen B

Aug 15, 2020

This course was very helpful to get familiar with the concepts of basic map elements and lay-out, data acquisition and import and working with tables in ArcGIS. I recommend!

By CRISTIAN A U R

Aug 31, 2020

I strongly recommend this course. The instructor is very clear, and makes all the topic easily understandable. The program of the course is also very complete and coherent.

By Milena F

Jul 15, 2021

This course is very well-structured and offers information, in a comprehensible format. I really feel like I learned a lot and gained more insight in the mapping area.

By Michelle L

Aug 8, 2020

I learned a lot about data acquisition, map design elements and principles. As a begginer in GIS it was great. Thanks Coursera for providing me with this opportunity!

By ANNE S

Jun 26, 2020

The course is presented in a built-up manner hence it is easy to follow it even if you are new to GIS. I have learnt so much and still keep learning, Thank you!

By Luis R M O

Aug 24, 2020

Every topic was well explained and in a clear way. Enjoyed every bit of it! It is very interesting how much a map can improve taking this actions into account.

By Krunal P

Sep 2, 2021

Very informative syllabus and tutor is teaching with easily understandable examples. Feeling great having a booster to knowledge. Thanks a lot Coursera!!

By Clerance G

Aug 15, 2020

Prof Don Boyes has made GIS simple. His style of teaching makes it easier to grasp things, especially the puns and the sarcasm.

Thank You Prof. Don Boyes.

By Maisha H

Feb 9, 2021

Very much helpful course. I would like to thank my teacher Don Boyes because for the amazing lectures that help me a lot to understand map design.

By Maks R

Feb 13, 2023

Excelente curso! O professor tem uma didática excelente e o material é altamente compreensível e útil para a formação em GIS. Obrigado!

By Ashiqur R

Jul 1, 2020

Great Course.It helps me to start as a beginner in the field of GIS. All the lectures are precise and full of practical examples.

By Saleem K

Sep 10, 2020

Really enjoyed the Course. I learned to create standardized maps, how to fetch data and to edit them as per standard methods.

By C S P

Jun 16, 2020

Course was very informative and was very exciting in leaning the course throughout. And Don Boyes was a great facilitator

By ERICK N S L

Jul 17, 2020

Muy buen curso, cumple con las necesidades del conocimiento y genera bastante ayuda para aumentar cada duda que se tiene

By Bilawal A

Jul 3, 2020

It was a good decision to learn this course, now I am able to do lot of things related GIS in different perspectives.

By Prottay M

May 16, 2020

Mr. Boyes lectures are really informative and how he delivers his speech is a learning lesson for me. Thank you, Sir!

By Larry P

Nov 27, 2023

Excellent presentation, instructor broke down the complex topics into manageable chunks. Would highly recommend.

By CHIRANTHA D

Aug 17, 2020

Was a real important course and helped to understand the fundamentals and theories behind the GIS and Map design

By Juan A C P

Nov 23, 2020

Abarca muchas cosas del software, dando un inicio y noción básica para desarrollar cada una de las actividades.

By Holly M

Aug 5, 2021

I learned a lot about arcGIS, and I was able to successfully make a useful map after completing this course.