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Desktop GIS

If you are unfamiliar with ArcGIS
If you have experienced ArcGIS

Desktop GIS run on desktop computers. They have mapping, analysis and data manipulation functionality.

An example of a widely used desktop GIS ArcGIS 9.3.

If you are unfamiliar with ArcView or ArcGIS

Students who are new to GIS and have not used ArcGIS before should take a look at ESRI's Virtual Campus free modules 'Learning ArcGIS Desktop ' course or you can request an access code from your lecturer.

To access the first module go to


http://campus.esri.com/campus/catalog/catalog.cfm
See Free GIS modules - 'Learning ArcGIS Desktop.'

This will give you:

To do the exercise components you must have ArcView or ArcGIS installed on your computer but you can just run through the background reading with normal Internet connections.

You can try the full module, including exercises, on the computers in the GIS/RS lab at CDU which have ArcGIS installed or you can request a copy of the software.. Please e-mail me to arrange this.
Note that this section is an optional extra, for you to increase your knowledge if you want to and have the time.

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If you have experienced ArcView or ArcGIS

If you already have some basic ArcGIS experience, and have the time, you could take a look at some of the other free modules. One useful course to supplement this unit if you have already completed ENV208/ENV508 or SES220 is the 'Creating and Integrating data for Natural Resource Applications' course.

If you are interested in taking this course please e-mail me at diane.pearson@cdu.edu.au

 

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