Welcome to Introduction to GIS

Welcome to GIF1’s Introduction to GIS. This resource focuses on the themes of data collection, fieldwork and GIS for story mapping and digital human geography. Here, we will provide you with the necessary information and training to prepare you for collecting the field data needed to accomplish the assessment for the Urban Project and Introduction to GIS.

Structure

This resource is split into two parts:

  • Part 1 of this resource contains the necessary self-guided training materials such as guidance notes and demonstrative videos for using the smartphone applications such as Google Earth APP and Strava for collecting your geotagged data in London & Barcelona.
  • Part 2 contains the information needed to developing your own Story Maps using the online platform called ArcGIS Online. You will need the data collected from the activities in London & Barcelona to complete the assignment. The GIS workshops will be on Wednesday 13th November, and Friday 15th November. The learning content for Part 2 will be released a week ahead of these dates.

Author information:

Anwar Musah | Lecturer in Social & Geographic Data Science
UCL Department of Geography
University College London
Room 115 (1st floor) North-West Wing, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
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