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Geographical Information Systems - Part 2
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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About

This course is the second part of a course dedicated to the theoretical and practical bases of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It offers an introduction to GIS that does not require prior computer skills. It gives the opportunity to quickly acquire the basics that allow you to create spatial databases and produce geographic maps. This is a practical course that relies on the use of free Open Source software (QGIS, Geoda). In the first part of the course (Geographical Information Systems - Part 1), you explored the basics of land digitization and geodata storage. In particular, you learned how to: - Characterize spatial objects and phenomena (spatial modeling) from the point of view of their positioning in space (coordinate systems and projections, spatial relationships) and according to their intrinsic nature (object or vector mode vs. image or raster mode); - Use various data acquisition methods (direct measurement, georeferencing of images, digitization, existing data source, etc.); - Use various geodata storage methods (simple files and relational databases); - Use data modeling tools to describe and implement a database; - Create queries in a query language and data manipulation. The second part of the course deals with spatial analysis methods and georeferenced information representation techniques. In particular, you will learn how to: - Analyze the spatial properties of discrete variables, for example by quantifying spatial autocorrelation; - Work with continuous variables (sampling, interpolation and construction of isolines) - Use digital elevation models (DEMs) and their derivatives (slope, orientation, etc.); - Use geodata superposition techniques; - Produce cartographic documents according to the rules of the semiology of graphics; - Explore other forms of spatial representation (interactive cartography on the internet, 3D representations, and augmented reality). The page https://www.facebook.com/moocsig provides an interactive forum for participants in this course.

Modules

Course Introduction

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  • Trailer

The GeoDa Software Program - Bonus lesson

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  • Geoda

Discrete Variables - Geometric Properties

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  • Discrete Variables - Geometric Properties

Discrete Variables - Spatial Arrangement and Neighbourhood

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  • W1.1 Shape and Spatial Arrangement Indices

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  • Discrete Variables - Spatial Arrangement and Neighbourhood

Autocorrelation and Spatial Dependence

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  • Autocorrelation and Spatial Dependence

Spatial Autocorrelation - Moran's I

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  • Global Spatial Autocorrelation

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  • Spatial Autocorrelation - Moran's I

Sampling

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  • Sampling

Interpolation 1

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  • Interpolation 1

Interpolation 2

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  • W2.1 Interpolation

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  • Interpolation 2

Isovalues

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  • Isovalues

Case Study: Pollution in the Ebrié lagoon in Abidjan

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  • Case Study: Pollution in the Ebrié lagoon in Abidjan

Basic Concepts

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  • Basic Concepts

Derived Variables 1

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  • Derived Variables 1

Derived Variables 2

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  • W3.1 Digital Elevation Models
  • W3.2 Lidar

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  • Derived Variables 2

Raster - Vector

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  • Raster - Vector

Raster - Raster

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Vector-Vector

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  • W4.1 Superposition

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Case Study - Flood Risk in Niamey

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Assignment Module 3

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Map Functions and Components

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  • Map Functions and Components

Visual Variables

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  • Visual Variables

Thematic Attributes and Classification

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  • Thematic Attributes and Classification

Map Creation and Formatting

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  • W5.1 Classification

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  • Map Creation and Formatting

Dynamic and Interactive Web-based Mapping

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  • W6.1 Web SIG

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The Third Dimension

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  • W6.2 The Third Dimension

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Future Prospects: GIS and Augmented Reality

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Module 4 Assignment

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  • Assignment module 4

Auto Summary

Enhance your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with "Geographical Information Systems - Part 2," a dynamic course designed for learners in Science & Engineering. Led by Coursera, this foundation-level course builds on the fundamentals covered in Part 1, advancing your skills in spatial analysis and georeferenced information representation techniques. Dive into hands-on learning with this practical course that leverages free Open Source software like QGIS and Geoda. You'll master the art of analyzing spatial properties, working with continuous variables, utilizing digital elevation models, and producing sophisticated cartographic documents. Additionally, you will explore innovative spatial representation forms such as interactive online maps, 3D representations, and augmented reality. With no prerequisite computer skills required, this course offers a seamless introduction to creating spatial databases and geographic maps. Over 600 minutes of comprehensive content, you'll gain the confidence and ability to conduct spatial analyses and represent geodata effectively. Enroll in either the Starter or Professional subscription plans, and join a community of learners eager to expand their GIS knowledge. Connect and collaborate through the interactive forum at https://www.facebook.com/moocsig, and take your GIS capabilities to the next level.

Marc Soutter
Instructors

Marc Soutter

Stéphane Joost
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Stéphane Joost

Fernand Koffi Kouamé
Instructors

Fernand Koffi Kouamé

Amadou Sall
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Amadou Sall