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FANR 3800 – Fall 2022

(tentative schedule)

FANR 3800 Fall 2022 ESRI Training schedule

WEEK #  

DATES

TOPIC

WEEKLY ESRI TRAINING MODULE/(NOTES)

Section 1:  Introduction to GIS, Maps, Spatial Data, & Coordinate Systems

01

08/17 - 09/19

Course Introduction

  • GIS Basics

  • Creating a Map Layout

(set up ESRI environment on your laptop)

02

08/22 - 08/26


Map Design

  • GIS Basics

  • Creating a Map Layout

  • Introduction to Spatial Data

03

08/29 - 09/02

Spatial Data Models & Vector Queries

  • Querying Data Using ArcGIS Pro

04

09/05 - 09-09

  • Displaying Coordinate Data on a Map

(No class Monday - Labor Day)

05

09/12 - 09/16

Coordinate Systems ( Lecturing from ESRI Training: Basics of Geographic Coordinate Systems )

  • Introduction to Coordinate Systems

06

09/19 - 09/23

Section 1 Review

  • No ESRI Training module this week

Lecture Exam 1 on Wednesday (9/21)

Section 2: Vector Analysis Tools and Methods

07


09/26 - 09/30

Vector Data Analysis

  • Getting Started with Spatial Analysis (skip the exercise in section 4 of this module)

  • Building Geoprocessing Models Using ArcGIS

08

10/03 - 10/07

Vector Proximity Analysis

  • Introduction to Proximity Analysis

09

10/10 - 10/14

Vector Overlay Analysis

  • Introduction to Overlay Analysis

(10/10: Midterm of the semester)

10

10/17 - 10/21

Vector Analysis Tools

Lab Exam 1

Section 3: Raster Analysis Tools and Methods

11

10/24 - 10/28

Raster Data and Workflows

  • Displaying Raster Data (stop at the 'Enhancing raster display for visualization and interpretation)

(10/24: withdrawal deadline

10/28: No Classes - Fall Break)

12

10/31 - 11/04

Raster Terrain Analysis

  • Terrain Analysis Using ArcGIS Pro

13

11/07 - 11/11

Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing

  • Introduction to Image Classification

14

11/14 - 11/18

Drones

Forced FANR Fun (with drones) Week

15

11/21 - 11/25

Lecture Exam 2 on Monday

Lecture Exam 2 on Monday (11/21)





(11/23 - 11/25: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes)

16

11/28 - 12/02

Advanced applications of GIS in natural resource management

Lab Exam 2

17

12/05 - 12/06

Course Wrap-Up & Final Exam Review

(12/06: Friday class schedule)

12/09: Final Exam - 8am to 11am