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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 Bernard S

Feb 7, 2020

Well presented modules, easy to follow and flexible schedules.

By Tanvir K

Sep 10, 2020

This is a real great and enjoyable journey with Mr. Don Boys.

By DIANA J R C

Jul 19, 2020

Un curso muy interesante donde se explican cosas importantes.

By Tshering D

Oct 25, 2020

This course is a lot helpful for me and I have learned a lot

By Rubayet R

Oct 14, 2020

It was long and a good course.. it was very helpful for me..

By Raul F

Jan 7, 2022

Straight to the point and useful course, great instructor!

By martyna r

Jan 12, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and Don is an amazing teacher

By hayatullah H

Nov 20, 2020

Informative and i am enjoying when i going throw lectures.

By Maria A M M

Aug 20, 2020

Very grateful for this complete course, very good quality.

By Prayush J

Aug 11, 2020

very informative and exciting ..provides lots of knowledge

By Aina Z

Oct 27, 2022

Excellent course! I received a lot of useful information.

By Milton S

Aug 19, 2020

Wonderful and useful course, It is really understandible

By Jhonnatan R H R

Oct 17, 2023

Bastante acertado en las temáticas y fácil de entender

By Ramesh D

Jul 24, 2022

it is very useful course. It helps me a lot .Thankyou

By Gabriel A F G

Aug 7, 2020

Excellent course. The explanations are very well!

By Gabriela E

Jun 12, 2021

Buen curso aprendí mucho y muy bien explicado!!

By kuldeep k

Dec 2, 2020

Ultimate learning procedure...... well done sir

By Manish H (

Jun 23, 2020

Thank You For Wonderful experience of learning.

By Prottoy M

Jun 18, 2020

It was really a very nice course,learned a lot.

By Lisa R

Feb 20, 2020

Professor Don Boyes is really good at teaching!

By Jeff S

Jun 8, 2020

This series is the best I've done on Coursera.

By Kubilay S

Oct 13, 2020

Thank you, professor. Education was excellent

By Gunjan k

Aug 26, 2020

Very nice and instructotr guide is excellent

By Daniel d A

Mar 24, 2021

Great course overall. Highly recommended.

By swati t

May 19, 2021

informative course with nice explanation