NOTE: CLASS IS FULL
Course announcement from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources:
Introduction to Coastal GIS
January 11-16, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each DayWhy You Should Attend
GIS technology is quickly advancing and is now being used in an ever expanding variety of ways. One of the more popular uses is as a means of informing coastal resource management and decision making practices.GIS technology can be used for a variety of purposes, among these are: 1) Habitat mapping, resource tracking, and invasive species monitoring and other common activities by Natural Resource Managers; 2) After a natural or technological disaster, Emergency Managers can map the damage and recovery process; 3) Academics and Researchers can utilize this technology in experiments and monitoring projects.
What You Will Learn
The course materials and activities are designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) in the context of coastal management. In addition, tools and techniques useful for addressing coastal issues will be covered. Participants will leave familiar with ArcGIS and the ways in which it can be used to map coastal landscapes and infrastructure.Agenda Overview
Over the course of this three day instructor led workshop you will participate in a series of lectures, demonstrations, computer based exercises, and small group activities designed to help you learn the knowledge and skills to successfully use ArcGIS desktop software.Registration Information
Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Registration will close on January 5, 2010, or when the class is full.
The workshop fee is $45.00 and includes workshop materials, coffee, and morning and afternoon snacks.For more information about this workshop and for convenient online registration and payment please visit us online at:
http://guest.cvent.com/d/3dqtfj
If you have any questions, please call the NERR at 228-475-7047 or
e-mail Avia Huisman at avia.huisman@dmr.ms.gov.Presented by Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Training Program; Mississippi Department of Marine Resources; and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coastal Services Center