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About the Course

Get started learning about the fascinating and useful world of geographic information systems (GIS)! In this first course of the specialization GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis, you'll learn about what a GIS is, how to get started with the software yourself, how things we find in the real world can be represented on a map, how we record locations using coordinates, and how we can make a two-dimensional map from a three-dimensional Earth. In the course project, you will create your own GIS data by tracing geographic features from a satellite image for a location and theme of your choice. This course will give you a strong foundation in mapping and GIS that will give you the understanding you need to start working with GIS, and to succeed in the other courses in this specialization. This course is for anyone who wants to learn about mapping and GIS. You don't have to have any previous experience - just your curiosity! The course includes both practical software training and explanations of the concepts you need to know to make informed decisions as you start your journey to becoming a GIS analyst. You will need a Windows computer with ArcGIS Desktop installed. (software is not provided)...

Top reviews

BA

Aug 3, 2020

This course is the basic introduction of GIS. It gives an insight of the GIS system especially the projection systems. Out of all these Professor Don Boyes made is so entertaining. Thank you Prof!!!

TH

Sep 9, 2021

Very enjoyable and well thought out. The instructor is great and makes the course material very easy to understand and to follow along. I am looking forward to the remaining courses in the field.

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By Mark S

Dec 1, 2022

Good overview. Interesting and in-depth. However, some of the features are a little different if you are working on ArcGIS online rather than ArcMaps.

By Kush K

Aug 4, 2020

This entire course is designed very well and is very helpful to all beginners. I am very thankful to Don Boyes sir for sharing his valuable knowledge.

By Siddharth S V

Jul 25, 2020

Very nice first course in the specialization. Take this course to gain basic knowledge about geographic information system and know how to use arcmap.

By Aws

Jan 15, 2025

i got many theoretical concepts from this course, every thing here is going systematically, and that what i missed in another platform. thanks a lot

By Julmar C

Sep 6, 2021

Perfect course for someone hoping to learn about GIS for the first time! The instructor is easy to understand and provides helpful practical advice.

By Creesialyn A L C

Aug 17, 2021

the class was very informative and convenient. Thank you for Professor Boyes for the lectures and thank you also for the financial aiders out there.

By Abhinav

Jul 23, 2023

Great course for those who have ken interest in GIS and remote sensing, basically students of Geography will get lots of benefits from this course.

By Lizbeth C

Jul 27, 2020

Don Boyes does an exceptional job of explaining GIS mapping concepts. He clearly illustrates the bigger picture of the work behind map projections.

By Anthony R

May 24, 2020

Excellent instruction videos from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor. This was a very enjoyable introduction to the field of GIS Mapping.

By Rafael D P B

Sep 26, 2020

I learned a lot of new things. The teacher explains everything clearly and the content of the course is very good. I liked this course very much.

By Karthik N

May 28, 2020

Some times paragraphs cant explain the quality of efforts taken by the course coordinator, hence just one word "AMAZING COURSE "- Period....!!!!

By Hillson G

Feb 19, 2020

Excellent Course. Great Professor and the way he delivers the course contents in just amazing. I had learned many things to get started with GIS.

By H.P.L. H G

Jun 7, 2024

this course helped me to learn lots of things. that knowledge was very important to my final year undergraduate research project. thank you sir.

By Esteban S

Jan 6, 2021

Excelente curso, muy completo y detallado. Perfecto para las personas que están iniciando en el mundo de los sistemas de información geográfica.

By Leon

Jan 24, 2023

Dan Boyes does an excellent job walking beginners through the fundamentals of GIS. The course is very thorough but never feels slow or boring.

By Isaac Q

Apr 21, 2021

I have been using the GIS, for some time now but this course has introduced me to a number of things and boost my confidence in using the GIS

By Lila G S C

Dec 28, 2020

Muy completo y entendible. El inglés del profesor es excelente para aquellos para los que el inglés no es su primer idioma. Super recomiendo.

By Hernán A P Q

Aug 1, 2020

Buen curso en mi caso fue un poco mas de repaso y reforzar conceptos vistos en la universidad, esta muy bien explicado por parte del profesor

By 19CM813 R R Y

May 26, 2020

Awesome Experience........ Great professor.......... Excellent teaching........... Quality material.......... i just wanna say thank you.....

By Erick N S L

Jul 13, 2020

A very useful course to start knowing the GIS software, besides presenting in the best way the basic concepts of a GIS and how to develop it

By Madison L

Nov 20, 2020

Fantastic course! It covered so much and I feel very comfortable with the software now. Dan is an entertaining and knowledgeable instructor

By Saiful I

Jan 29, 2023

Nicely done by the instructor. But more engagement with Software work will be best. May be following courses will have the software work.

By Jabar H

Jan 11, 2023

I thank Coursera for providing such a platform and I also thank Dr. Don Boyes for comprehensive and complete training

The course was unique

By Balitskii A

Dec 27, 2023

A good course for those who want to learn, as well as for those who already have a specialization, to refresh their memory in this matter

By Bondi P

Jul 31, 2020

Don Boyes is a really great lecturer! He offers a great interaction just through online videos, easy to be understand. It's really great!