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Note: The registration deadline has been extended until 1/11/10.

Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs is offering an introductory ArcGIS 9.3 workshop. This three-day workshop is taught by Jim Wyles, a certified GIS Professional (GISP). Classes will be held on January 13-15, 2010, from 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. in the GIS computer lab (Room 040) 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.

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 $6 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.

Cost for Introduction to ArcGIS 1 Workshop:

The full cost of the class is $800. Discounts are available for multiple attendees from the same organization and for CSU faculty, staff and students.


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.

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So that each attendee has access to a computer to work on exercises, the number of participants is limited. Registration form and payment must be received by January 11, 2010. 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
1717 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:

*Please note that you will be charged the group discount rate. In the event that others from your organization do not attend the 
workshop, you will be charged the full cost of the workshop ($800)  the Monday following the workshop.

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Submitting the form will generate an email confirmation of your registration and payment information.