This program provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental professionals with no prior GIS experience. Participants will develop practical skills through hands-on tutorials and exercises while also gaining a solid understanding of the underlying concepts. Topics will include geographic data input (digitizing and street address geocoding), data models (including ESRI's geodatabase), data availability, acquisition and management, map projections, and spatial query and map overlay analysis.

An exciting feature of the Introductory GIS Workshop is the leading-edge industry data and case study provided by EcoLog ERIS. This allows participants to gain experience with real data and environmental applications while they master GIS concepts and skills using state-of-the-art software ArcGIS 9.

The Courses

The Certificate consists of two courses: (1) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management offered from August 23-27, 2004; and, (2) GIS Applications for Environmental Management with data from EcoLog ERIS, which will be offered this fall (late September). You have the option of applying for either of the courses or the full certificate. Please note that the format for the first course will be offered as a full-week, in-class workshop and the Case Study by distance education. Information about the Case Study will be posted shortly. For more information, please see www.utoronto.ca/env/ies .

Donna Workman Institute for Environmental Studies University of Toronto 33 Willcocks Street Room 1016 Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E8 Telephone: 416-978-7077 Fax: 416-978-3884

Contact Person: Donna Workman
The Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Phone: 416-978-7077
E-mail: d.workman@utoronto.ca
Web: http://www.utoronto.ca/env/ies