Course Content
Course Introduction
This beginner-friendly course provides a comprehensive introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using the free and open-source software QGIS. Learn fundamental GIS concepts, data visualization, spatial analysis, and create your own maps. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone looking to explore the world through data. Enroll now and start your GIS journey with QGIS!
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Working with Spatial Data – Geoprocessing Tools
Explore the geoprocessing tools in GIS. These include buffer, clip, dissolve, intersect, difference and many more
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Working with Spatial Data – Field Calculator
Automate attribute calculations in your QGIS project
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Creating Spatial Data
In this topic, we will explore the methods of creating our own spatial data in QGIS. This process is more of converting raster to vector data
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Map Making
This is an interesting topic. You get to bring together all the skills learnt in the previous topics into actionable outputs. Create stunning maps for reports or embending on you documents.
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Map Automation – Atlas
Use the tips and tricks to automate your map making processes. Save time with the hacks in this topic
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Conclusion
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Introduction to GIS with QGIS
About Lesson

Raster files are a fundamental type of spatial data used in GIS. They consist of a grid of pixels (cells), where each cell holds a value representing a specific attribute such as elevation, temperature, or land cover. Raster data is commonly used for continuous data representation, such as satellite imagery, digital elevation models (DEMs), and remote sensing data.

Why Use Raster Data?

  • Ideal for analyzing continuous phenomena like terrain, climate, and vegetation.
  • Compatible with remote sensing techniques for large-scale environmental studies.
  • Efficient for spatial modeling, such as hydrological analysis and land cover classification.
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Types of Raster Data

  1. Satellite Imagery – Captured by satellites for earth observation and monitoring.
  2. Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) – Represent terrain elevation for topographic analysis.
  3. Land Cover Maps – Show different land use categories derived from remote sensing.
  4. Aerial Photographs – High-resolution imagery used for detailed mapping.
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