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| GIS Hands On Training Course - Atlantic Rainforest Brazil
monthly , March -July 2005
The Iracambi Research Center in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is pleased to offer a series of 19 day hands-on GIS courses between March and July 2005.
The course is designed for people who are familiar with the idea of a Geographic Information System, but who have never had hands on experience.
No previous knowledge of GIS is expected: during the course, you will learn to:
· Understand the role of GIS in conservation/land use planning ;
· Collect and enter data using the GPS;
· Interpret and map the data you have collected.
. Use aerial photography to assist in mapmaking.
The course is closely related to our work in conservation planning. Students will select the most critical resources in the conservation area and decide how they can best be protected.
GIS training can equally be applied to other fields: in public health planning to map critical areas of health risks, in biological inventory work, in demographic planning – in short, in any situation where geographic data is used.
All theoretical work will be reinforced by fieldwork. This field work will feed into our own GIS system which forms the basis for land management/conservation planning in the local area.
Below is an outline of the course program - starting dates will be: March 14; April 18; May16; June 13 and July 18.
Week 1
Introduction to Iracambi and the local area to provide a background to the GIS project.
Information on how to use the equipment involved in the process and selection of area to be mapped.
Optional introduction to the Iracambi horses to help you get around.
Portuguese classes. Optional classes in capoeira; Brazilian kick boxing.
Evening discussions and talks relevant to the course and the area.
Weekend 1
Climb local mountains Graminha or Itajuru to see the local area.
Evening session in the village dancing forró
Day trip to a beautiful waterfall nearby; abseiling, trails, swimming, photography.
Week 2
Field work mapping and creation of new data sets. Meet the local farmers whose land is being mapped.
Training on the use of aerial photography with GIS.
Portuguese/capoeira classes
Weekend 2
Homestay with a local family to experience life in a rural community
Churrasco (BBQ) with forró.
Horse riding/ trail hiking/swimming, relaxing by the rock pool.
Week 3
Download and interpret the information collected.
Brush up your map making skills and produce a hard copy of your work.
Portuguese/capoeira classes
Presentation of your work and farewell party.
Costs
$850 including tuition, accommodation and all costs except transport to Iracambi and liquor.
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For more details please go to http://www.iracambi.com/english/gis_course.shtml
To apply for a course, e-mail us at iracambi@iracambi.com
Contact Person: Robin Le Breton
Mr
Iracambi Research Center
Street address: Iracambi Centro de Pesquisas
City: Rosario da Limeira
Postal code/ZIP: 36878-000
Country: Brazil
Phone: 55 32 3721 1436
Fax: 55 32 3722 4909
E-mail: iracambi@iracambi.com
Web: http://www.iracambi.com
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