{"id":348,"date":"2010-08-20T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2010-08-20T14:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/outsidetheneatline\/2010\/08\/20\/geospatial-training-opportunities-from-uconns-clear\/"},"modified":"2010-08-20T14:58:00","modified_gmt":"2010-08-20T14:58:00","slug":"geospatial-training-opportunities-from-uconns-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/outsidetheneatline\/2010\/08\/20\/geospatial-training-opportunities-from-uconns-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"Geospatial Training Opportunities from UConn&#8217;s CLEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Are you looking for an opportunity to learn more about geospatial technologies? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-kVWIOaRfLE\/TG6ZLBVXmPI\/AAAAAAAAAAM\/34SSTAKkp6Q\/s1600\/clear_logo.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right;margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px;cursor: pointer;width: 142px;height: 48px\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-kVWIOaRfLE\/TG6ZLBVXmPI\/AAAAAAAAAAM\/34SSTAKkp6Q\/s400\/clear_logo.gif\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span>If so then be sure to check out the late summer\/fall 2010 geospatial training courses offered from our colleagues at UCONN\u2019s Center for Land use Education and Research (CLEAR). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span>Geospatial Technologies at Work: An Introduction to GIS<\/span><\/u><\/b><b><span> <\/span><\/b><span>&#8211;<b> August 31-September 2<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>An intensive three-day course that introduces students to basic GIS concepts through the use of ESRI\u2019s desktop GIS software. Course fee $300<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span>Pictures, Points and Places: An Introduction to GPS<\/span><\/u><\/b><b><span> <\/span><\/b><span>&#8211; <b>September 16-17<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A two-day hands on course that covers a wide variety of topics from planning data collection activities to the incorporation of GPS data into geographic information systems and \u201cearth viewers\u201d such as Google Earth. Participants will also learn how to integrate and georeference digital photographs in their mapping projects. Course fee $150<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span>Mashup Madness: Using Google Tools to Create Maps on the Web<\/span><\/u><\/b><b><span> <\/span><\/b><span>\u2013<b> October 19<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>NEW COURSE! This one-day course introduces students to the basics of creating simple mapping \u201cmashups\u201d \u2013 interactive, online maps using free tools including Google Maps and Google Earth. Topics explored include Google Maps \u201cMy Maps\u201d and creating KML in Google Earth as well as techniques for sharing online maps through email and embedded content. Course fee $100<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span>Creating and Using Geospatial Models: An Introduction to ModelBuilder for ArcGIS <\/span><\/u><\/b><span>\u2013<b> November 23<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A one-day course that introduces ArcGIS users to the capabilities and uses of ModelBuilder, a tool which allows users to create geoprocessing models to automate repetitive tasks within ArcGIS. Some working knowledge of ArcGIS is strongly recommended. Course fee $100<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span>Developing Custom Geoprocessing Tools: An Introduction to Python Scripting<\/span><\/u><\/b><b><span> <\/span><\/b><span>\u2013 <b>December 8-9<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A two-day course which introduces ArcGIS users to the basics of writing and integrating Python scripts in ArcGIS. Python is a scripting language supported by ESRI. This course aims to provide students with the foundation and resources necessary to develop proficiency with automating geoprocessing tasks with Python scripts. This is an advanced course, individuals should be familiar with ArcGIS, ArcToolbox and geoprocessing tools. Course fee $150<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>* Note: All GIS training courses are currently taught using ArcGIS 9.3. ArcGIS 10 courses will begin in early 2011.<br \/><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span>For more information about course content and registration, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/clear.uconn.edu\/geospatial\">http:\/\/clear.uconn.edu\/geospatial<\/a>. <\/span><br \/><i><span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for an opportunity to learn more about geospatial technologies? 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