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The document provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), detailing its concepts, applications, and the types of data involved, including spatial data and metadata. It also discusses the use of open source software like QGIS for various projects and outlines data management practices, project setup, and integration with other data sources. Additionally, it covers cadastral geo-database development and map creation using ArcGIS.

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Content of GIS

The document provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), detailing its concepts, applications, and the types of data involved, including spatial data and metadata. It also discusses the use of open source software like QGIS for various projects and outlines data management practices, project setup, and integration with other data sources. Additionally, it covers cadastral geo-database development and map creation using ArcGIS.

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What is GIS - Geographic Information System

Concept - Maps with data GPS data


GIS Course Outline
What can I do with GIS Transferring data from GPS to GIS

Why should I use GIS Transforming projection

Types of questions a GIS can answer The importance of metadata

What is Spatial Data? Working with rasters

Raster and vector - basic data types geo-referencing

What is open source software scanned maps

Useful free software for local history, heritage aerial photographs

and community archaeology projects Digitization

QGIS, Inkscape, Open Office Creating and working with vector files

Installing QGIS and setting system defaults Points

Installing plugins Lines

GIS data management Polygons

Setting up folders and documentation Plotting the position of geotagged photographs

The importance of metadata Table design

Designing your project for sharing Adding information to tables

HER compliance Joining sources

Setting up a project Importing text data

Projection and units Editing tables

Grid references and other coordinate systems Changing appearance

Data sources Querying data

Digitisation - introduction Simple SQL Queries

Survey data - Total station data Advanced SQL Queries

Cad files Plotting

CSV files – creating data in Open Office or Excel Printing using the plot screen

OS OpenData Printing tips

working with OS OpenData Exporting for editing in a drawing package

Cadastral geo-database development using ArcGIS Integration land register data and parcel
boundaries using ArcGIS

Creating and designing cadastral maps using ArcGIS

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