Course Content

This new two-day course introduces ArcView GIS 3.x users to the features and architecture of ArcView 8. Students learn how to use the new Windows-based applications—ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox—and explore how these applications work together. Students gain a basic understanding of ArcView 8 and the experience they need to enroll in many other ESRI courses including Introduction to ArcGIS II (for ArcView 8, ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8) . Participants learn how ArcView GIS 3.x terminology and features relate to the new terminology and features of ArcView 8. They also learn how to create, edit, and georeference spatial data, as well as manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, perform spatial analysis, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and graphs. Many of the topics covered in this course are similar to those in Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView 8, ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8) . Attendees who complete this course should not enroll in Introduction to ArcGIS I (for ArcView 8, ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8) .

Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive an ArcGIS training certificate directly issued from ESRI.

Audience

Migrating from ArcView GIS 3.x to ArcView 8 is for ArcView GIS 3.x users who want to learn ArcView 8.

Goals

• Display feature and tabular data
• Georeference spatial data
• Query features using logical expressions
• Find features using spatial relationships
• Edit spatial and attribute data
• Import features into a geodatabase
• Produce maps, reports, and graphs

Topics covered

• ArcView GIS 3.x and ArcView 8 comparison: ArcView 8 terms and features
• ArcView 8: Capabilities and applications; Interacting with the interface; Basic display; Importing ArcView GIS 3.x projects and symbology into ArcView 8
• New spatial data concepts: Representing spatial data; Representing descriptive information; Metadata
• ArcGIS data model: Geodatabases; Shapefiles; Coverages; Feature types; Attributes
• Editing: Editing spatial and attribute data
• Attribute data: Field types; Table relationships; Associating tables; Creating reports and graphs
• Utilizing spatial coordinate systems and map projections: Georeferencing data; How ArcMap works with map projections
• Querying data: Selecting and identifying features
• Creating maps: Creating; Symbolizing; Scaling; Adding map elements

Prerequisites and recommendations

Registrants should have taken Introduction to ArcView GIS (3.x) or have at least three to six months of recent experience using ArcView GIS 3.x. Knowledge of ArcView GIS 3.x terms and functionality is assumed.

Instructor

Dr. Yong Lao is an Assistant Professor of Geography at CSUMB and an ESRI certified ArcGIS, ArcView, Avenue and Spatial Analyst instructor. He has more than nine 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 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.