Fundamentals of GIS

    EX 1111 is offered this fall:

Enhance the per­for­mance of your mea­sur­ing, map­ping, mod­el­ing, and mon­i­tor­ing by tap­ping the pow­er of Geo­graph­ic Infor­ma­tion Sys­tems (GIS). Learn the con­cepts that dri­ve GIS, the basics of car­tog­ra­phy, and the dif­fer­ences between var­i­ous GIS packages.

Course at a glance
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

    • Understand the basics of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
    • Open and query geographic files.
    • Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS.
    • Understand how GPS can be used within a GIS environment.
    • Locate geographic files for specific purposes.
    • Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83.
    • Operate a mapping program.

Offered:

Take note:
  • eClass access will be available a few days prior to the official start date of the course for students to prepare for some pre-class computer/laptop set-up;  advanced registration is recommended for student success.
  • Computer/Laptops are required and must be ready to upload the required course software (QGIS) and related documents, files, and resources as provided in eClass prior to the first day of the course. 
  • Students are expected to sign into eClass prior to the first day of the course to set-up their computer/laptop.
  • A post-assignment will be required to be completed after the last class session, and will be due by the end date of the course.
Overall Schedule
Lecture/Class Schedule
Oct 3
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 4
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 10
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 11
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 17
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 19
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Oct 24
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Nov 7 — post-class component closes

Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

21 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Pierre Lardeux

Your Instructor

Pierre LardeuxID: pierre-lardeux

Class info
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Take note:

  • eClass access will be available a few days prior to the official start date of the course for students to prepare for some pre-class computer/laptop set-up;  advanced registration is recommended for student success.
  • Computer/Laptops are required and must be ready to upload the required course software (QGIS) and related documents, files, and resources as provided in eClass prior to the first day of the course. 
  • Students are expected to sign into eClass prior to the first day of the course to set-up their computer/laptop.
  • A post-assignment will be required to be completed after the last class session, and will be due by the end date of the course.
Currently counts towards:

Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

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New course schedules are released each June and November.

EX 1111 is offered this fall: