GIS Tutorial 1 Basic Workbook

GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook







Authors Wilpen L. Gorr, Kristen S. Kurland

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Updated for ArcGIS Desktop 10, GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook provides effective GIS training in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. By combining ArcGIS tutorials with self-study exercises intended to gradually build upon basic skills, the GIS Tutorial 1 is fully adaptable to individual needs, as well as the classroom setting. The tutorial demonstrates a range of GIS functionality, from creating maps and collecting data to using geoprocessing tools and models as well as ArcGIS 3D Analyst and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extensions for further analysis. GIS Tutorial 1 includes a data CD for working through the exercises and fully functioning 180-day trial DVD of ArcGIS Desktop10 software, making it the smart choice for GIS beginners.

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About the Author

Wilpen L. Gorr is a professor of public policy and management information systems at the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches and researches GIS applications.


Kristen S. Kurland holds a joint faculty appointment at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Public Policy and Management and School of Architecture, where she teaches GIS, CAD, 3D Visualization, and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM).

# Paperback: 450 pages
# Publisher: ESRI Press; Fourth Edition, New edition, for ArcGIS 10 edition (September 15, 2010)
# Language: English

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Reviews


I bought for school arrived at normal time it was suppose to be delivered. I had a problem with the manufacturing of the book, which had nothing to do with seller, and they responded quickly and professionally about the situation. They were eager to help and solve the problem quickly.

Introduction to GIS course and it is one of the best resources for learning GIS on the market. My students find the exercises easy to follow, your turn exercises reinforce what they just learned, and the end of chapter assignments are excellent. They give just enough instruction while making students think critically. By the end of the semester, my students have a thorough understanding of GIS and are able to develop an advanced GIS project on their own. Instructors receive a DVD with lecture notes that are extremely valuable.

The software, which I expected with the book, was not clarified; so, for you future buyers, if want ArcInfo, or a particular level of the software, buy the software separately, if possible. Other than that, the book was in great condition. The material contains some (minor)discrepancies though, in a couple exercises. Cool program though; making interactive maps, can't wait.