Vector Spatial Analysis
Analyze the cultural and natural environments to solve problems and address spatial questions using GIS and ArcGIS Pro. Learners will approach four real-world problems and use GIS data, software, and analytical tools to address them and deliver practical solutions. 1) Identify land owners within a distance of a local farm, 2) Calculate the number of students served within one-mile of an elementary school, 3) Measure the safe boating carrying capacity of a lake, and 4) Locate suitable land for a new residential development. Techniques are applicable across professional disciplines.
• Perform an attribute query to select features that meet conditional requirements
• Perform location queries to select features that meet spatial requirements
• Conduct basic geoprocessing workflows using ArcGIS Pro
• Identify the geographic locations that meet a series of conditions.
This course is expected to take roughly 120 minutes to complete.
Target Audience
Using GIS to solve problems and address questions. Intermediate users
Instructor Bio
Douglas Miskowiak is a GIS Center Education Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Douglas explores the democratizing influences of GIS to inform, educate, engage and empower the public in community decision making. He has worked with communities and citizens across Wisconsin applying GIS methodologies for innovative decision making, public participation, plan development, assessment, implementation, and monitoring. In addition to community and natural resources planning, Douglas is exploring the utility of GIS for emergency management, investigating human health/land use relationships, and conducting business assessments.
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