Introduction to QGIS

Estimated cost: R5001 – R10 000
Field Of Study: Geographic Information Science
Department Name: Military Geography

Objectives:

This course is aimed at students and professionals who are interested in learning the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically QGIS. The objectives of this course are to:
1) highlight the usability of a GIS to perform basic tasks in QGIS;
2) understand key GIS concepts;
3) understand the basic functionalities and concepts available in QGIS; and
4) learn key GIS tools using QGIS. Course information
This course is presented face-to-face at the Faculty of Military Science (Saldanha Campus, SU).
Transport and accommodation expenses are for the candidate's own pocket.
A light lunch will be served for the duration of the course. Course Program
This is a three-day course, to be presented as follows (note: changes to the program might occur at short notice at the discretion of the facilitators):

Day 1
Course Introduction
Basic Theoretical Overview of GIS
Overview of FOSSGIS and QGIS
Exploring the Basics

Day 2
Preparing Your Data
Working with Your Data

Day 3
Map Composition

Entry Requirement: Grade 12/Matric Certificate
Certificate Type: Attendance
Delivery Mode: Contact
Duration: 3 Days
Presentation Language: English
Contact Person Name: I Henrico
Contact Person Email: ivanh@sun.ac.za
Contact Person Phone: (022) 7023158
Latest Year Offered: 2022