CHRISTINA FRIEDLE

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Courses
    • GIS Tutoring
  • GIS Club
    • About Us
    • Don't be a Dangle!
    • Event Calendar
    • UAS Workshop
  • Projects
  • Resources
    • Data
    • Tools
    • Blogs
    • ArcGIS Install
  • Blog
  • Aventuras Colombianas

Course Description & Focus

This course introduces the fundamentals of programming within the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
Using ESRI's ArcGIS as the software platform, the course covers concepts used in automating mapping procedures, 
handling different types of data, and building custom functions. This course will provide opportunities to understand 
the dynamic inner workings of GIS using Python programming language. 

Prerequisites: Geo 265 or instructor permission. Audit available.

Course Materials

1| Python: Scripting for ArcGIS, Paul A. Zanbergen, ESRI Press 2013

Sample Course Outline


Week 1.

Topic: GIS in Review
In-class Lab

Week 2.

Topic: Python Basics
In-class Lab

Week 3.

Topic: Python & GIS: ArcPy
Assignment

Week 4.

Topic: Geoprocessing Data
Assignment

Week 5.

Topic: Scripting Fundamentals
Assignment

Week 6.

Topic: Advanced Scripting

Week 7.

Topic: Manipulating Spatial Data
Assignment

Week 8.

Topic: Integrations and Solutions
Assignment

Week 9.

Topic: Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

Week 10.

Topic: Working on Final Projects
Group Project

Finals Week.

Final Project Presentations

Contact ME

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Courses
    • GIS Tutoring
  • GIS Club
    • About Us
    • Don't be a Dangle!
    • Event Calendar
    • UAS Workshop
  • Projects
  • Resources
    • Data
    • Tools
    • Blogs
    • ArcGIS Install
  • Blog
  • Aventuras Colombianas