Introduction - Fundamental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concepts 

Introduction to GIS covers all the basics of GIS theory and applications.  Starting with general geography based concepts such as "spatial cognition," students are provided with the necessary conceptual framework to learn to examine the world "spatially."  Students are then introduced to important GIS-related information including projections, coordinate systems, graphic and attribute data structure, geodatabases and cartographic design.  Throughout the course, students engage in laboratory exercises that provide examples of real world applications and at the same time allow the student to become proficient with ESRI's ArcView GIS software. 

Intermediate - Data Integration and Analysis 

Data Integration explores the many types of data available for use in a GIS.  Weekly assignments provide students with a look at the featured types of data including explanations on the source and availability of the data and lab assignments covering how to acquire and apply the data.  The following is a list of some of the data types explored in this course: DLGs, DRGs, DOQQs, TIGER files, DEMs, TINs, Census data, GPS data and more!

Advanced - The Human Aspect of Geographic Information Systems

Further study of GIS tools:  geodatabases, address matching, map template use, GIS analysis, analysis flow charts, and raster analysis.  Current GIS issues are explored.

One application related course from the ESRI Virtual Campus

The ESRI Virtual Campus offers a wealth of courses related to GIS applications.  To complete the GIS Distance Learning Program, participants are required to take one of the ESRI Virtual Campus applications courses.  Choices include courses on GIS applications in forestry, hydrology, natural resource conservation, agriculture, business and marketing, census data, health care, urban and regional planning, tax assessing and others.  Visit the Virtual Campus for more information.