ESRI Certified GIS Workshop
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for
ArcView 9, ArcEditor 9, and ArcInfo 9)
8:00 am -- 4:30 pm, December 20 - 21, 2004
Room 122, Building 17
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tuition: $850
Course Content
This two-day course introduces students to ArcGIS and provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo user. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and georeference spatial data. Attendees learn how to manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts.
Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive an ArcGIS training certificate directly issued from ESRI.
Audience
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView 9, ArcEditor 9, and ArcInfo 9) is for those who are new to ArcGIS or to geographic information systems in general.
Goals
Topics covered
Prerequisites and recommendations
Registrants should know how to use windowing software.
Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView 9, ArcEditor 9, and ArcInfo 9) provides the fundamental ArcGIS knowledge and experience needed to enroll in Introduction to ArcGIS II (for ArcView 9, ArcEditor 9, and ArcInfo 9) as well as several other ESRI courses.
Instructor
Dr. Yong Lao is an Associate Professor of Geography at CSUMB and an ESRI certified ArcGIS, ArcView, Avenue and Spatial Analyst instructor. He has more than ten years of experience in teaching GIS courses and applying GIS in various marketing, urban planning, and resource management studies. As an AM/FM award winner, he has previously worked at Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
Training Site
The workshop will be held at the Room 122, Building 17, CSUMB. The university is located at Seaside, California, about 120 miles south of San Francisco. A variety of hotels and motels are located in the city and in other locations close to the university.
Registration Information
Who to Contact -- Dr. Yong Lao, Building 17, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001. Tel. (831) 582-4166, Fax (831) 582-3566, E-mail: yong_lao@csumb.edu
Payment -- We require proof of payment in order to complete your registration. Prepayment is required and may be made by check (payable to Dr. Yong Lao, CSUMB), federal government training request, or purchase order.
Registration Application -- A completed registration application form is required from each student. You must sign this form to ensure that your application is processed promptly. Incomplete or unsigned registration forms will not be processed and may delay class reservations. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Data Processing Fee and Refunds -- The tuition amount includes a $20 nonrefundable data processing fee per class. The tuition less the data processing fee will be refunded if we receive notice of cancellation at least five (5) business days prior to the class start date. Full tuition will be charged students who cancel three (3) days or fewer before the class start date or who fail to appear for the class.
Class Schedule Changes and Cancellations -- We sometimes find it necessary to change the dates on which a class is offered, or to cancel a class. We contact registrants at our earliest opportunity in the event of a scheduling change or cancellation.
Travel -- Transportation to the training site is the registrant's responsibility. CSUMB assumes no responsibility for nonrefundable travel arrangement losses resulting from course scheduling changes or cancellations.
Lodging -- Registrants are provided a class location map and list of area hotels. Registrants make their own lodging arrangements.
Course Materials -- All course materials are provided at the training site.
Recommended Attire -- Casual dress is suggested.