Introduction to ArcGIS I (Geographic Information Systems) May 19-21, 2008 Information | Cost | Registration Application Information Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs is offering an introductory ArcGIS 9.2 workshop. This three-day workshop is taught by Jim Wyles, a certified GIS Professional (GISP). Classes will be held on May 19, 20 and 21, 2008, from 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. in the GIS computer lab (Room 039) at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University located at 1717 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. This course introduces participants to ArcGIS and its component applications. Participants learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox and explore how these applications work together to provide a complete GIS software solution. The course covers fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit, and work with georeferenced spatial data. Participants become familiar with the ArcGIS graphical user interface (GUI), and learn how to manipulate tabular data, query a GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts. Workshop materials, including workbook and data CD, are provided. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. No experience with desktop mapping or GIS technology is required, but registrants should know how to use Windows-based software. Topics covered in Introduction to ArcGIS I include the following: ArcGIS overview: Capabilities and applications; interacting with the interface; controlling the display characteristics of data layers. Thematic Maps:  Types of themes available such as graduated color or symbol, dot density, or individual value with procedures to generate. GIS Outputs: Produce presentation quality maps using map templates and layouts using elements of the title, legend, neatline, and logos. Geodatabases: Create a personal geodatabase using ArcCatalog; populate the geodaatabase from shapefiles, coverages and databases; join and relate data layers; analyze and display aggregated data from joined tables. Importing Spatial and Attribute Data: Import spatial data from a coverage interchange file; define & change map projections; download spatial & attribute data from the Geography Network and the Census Bureau American Factfinder websites, then import to the GIS.  Digitize and Edit Spatial Features:  Use “heads-up” digitizing tools to create new spatial features of points, lines, and polygons.  Edit existing spatial features georeferencing using an aerial photograph as a guide. Geocode: Create x,y coordinate point locations based on the interpolation method using a street address database or by polygon method such as zip code. Attribute Data Queries and Spatial Processing: Select features by attribute queries; add field and calculate or update field values; clip, dissolve and append layers. Spatial Analysis: Query and select by location using spatial relationships of within, contain intersect, etc; buffer spatial features, then spatially query to locate features in the buffer zones. Working with Local Datasets: Attendees will receive a cd containing GIS datasets for the Cleveland/Cuyahoga county area which will be used during the workshop and can be used outside of class for future endeavors. Workshop Cost CSU’s Levin College offers a local, lower-cost alternative to the similar workshops offered elsewhere. The cost for each participant in the three-day workshop is $800, which includes a workbook and data CD. Parking - There are several parking lots, garages and meters near Levin College. The closest parking garage is located on E.17th St. between Euclid Ave. & Chester Ave., one-half block from the Levin College building (1717 Euclid Ave.) The cost for parking in this garage is $4 per day. Participants should mention to the parking attendant that they are here to attend the ArcGIS workshop to gain admittance. Click here for a map and directions. Prices & Policy for Introduction to ArcGIS Part 1 Class: 1. The full cost of the class is $800. 2. Discounts may be negotiated based on multiple registrations for an organization or other special considerations. 3. The price of the class for CSU faculty, staff and currently enrolled students is $250. This is to cover the cost of the training materials and shipping. 4. ALL CSU STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE STUDENT INFORMATION SECTION OF THE REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO QUALIFY FOR THE $250 PRICE. Students are encouraged to take the Intro to ArcGIS course offered for credit by the Urban Studies department. This workshop does not substitute for the course material. 5. These costs are subject to change and should be verified at the time of registering for the class. 6. Priority for class registration is given to attendees paying full cost. 7. CSU faculty, staff and students paying less than full cost will be put on a waiting list until after the due date for registration (2 weeks before the first day of the ArcGIS class.) After that date, CSU faculty, staff and students who have submitted their registration and payment will be notified if there are available seats. Those that cannot be admitted to the class due to full capacity will have the fee refunded. 8. Priority for CSU faculty, staff and students will be given first to those in the College of Urban Affairs and then by the order of date of registration/payment. After the Urban College, priority will be given to other CSU departments by the order of date of registration/payment. Cancellation Policy: Refunds must be requested at least 1 week before the workshop dates if not able to attend. There will be a $50 materials charge for any refund. Registration Application So that each student has access to a computer to work on exercises, the number of participants is limited. Registration form and payment must be received by Monday, May 5, 2008. To register, complete the form below. Your registration is not complete until you submit payment. You will be contacted by Jim Wyles to confirm your registration. Checks should be made payable to Cleveland State University. Mail payments to: Northern Ohio Data & Information Service Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University Attention: Jim Wyles 2121 Euclid Avenue, Room UR18 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH 44115 If you prefer to receive an invoice before mailing in a check, or if you have any other questions contact Jim Wyles by phone or email 216-687-2221 or email j.wyles@csuohio.edu Please complete the following information: Email Address: First Name:   Last Name: Your Company/Organization:  Job Title: Your Mailing Address: City/Town: State:        Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip Code: Phone:   Fax:   My payment will be: Check Purchase Order Number: (Note: If you type in a Purchase Order Number, you will be invoiced. Contact Jim Wyes for more information.) IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A STUDENT DISCOUNT, PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW. Otherwise, click on the Submit Request button. CSU ID#: I am a: Graduate student Undergraduate student College/Department: Explain why you want to attend the Introduction to ArcGIS workshop, and why you have not taken the Intro to ArcGIS course instead of this workshop. Will you use GIS for your course work? Other school projects? For employment? Submitting the form will generate an email confirmation of your registration and payment information.   or

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