geographic information systems

Training Series
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has emerged as a powerful and July 2008
sophisticated means to collect and manage vast amounts of geographic data. The use of this
22-23 Intermediate ArcGIS
advanced tool has received overwhelming acceptance in local, state and federal government 24 Working with the Geodatabase
organizations, as well as in the private sector. This technology will enable your organization to
consider new, more effective ways of doing business. Our program can help you put GIS tools
August
to work in your organization. 19-21 Introduction to ArcGIS

September
Course Descriptions 16-17 Intermediate ArcGIS
18 Working with the Geodatabase

Introduction to ArcGIS ......................................................................................... $725

October
This three-day course is designed to introduce fundamental GIS concepts and a basic 14-16 Introduction to ArcGIS
understanding of how to use the ArcGIS suite of applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog and
ArcToolbox. Topics will include but are not limited to: displaying data, querying data, generating
November
labels and annotation, spatial analysis, geocoding, and creating hard copy maps and reports. This 11-12 Intermediate ArcGIS
class serves as an introductory course for GIS users with little or no experience and is developed 13 Working with the Geodatabase
using the ArcView license of ArcGIS 9.2. This class is also recommended as a prerequisite to the December
Intermediate/Advanced ArcGIS classes. 18 PDH Credits
9-11 Introduction to ArcGIS

January 2009
Intermediate ArcGIS ............................................................................................. $550
This two-day course is designed to provide users with an advanced understanding of how to 13-14 Intermediate ArcGIS
use the ArcGIS suite of applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox. Topics will 15 Working with the Geodatabase
include, but are not limited to: advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing operations, Model February
ArcGIS

Builder, editing tools, database design, and an introduction to the customization environment
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). This course utilizes a case study-based approach, which 10-12 Introduction to ArcGIS
allows the participants to understand and apply the functionality of ArcGIS in a real-world
environment with applicable data, illustrating its use as an effective decision making tool. This March
class serves as an intermediate course for GIS users with practical experience using the 10-11 Intermediate ArcGIS
software and is developed using the ArcView license of ArcGIS 9.2. It is recommended that 12 Working with the Geodatabase
participants have taken Introduction to ArcGIS or have equivalent experience with ArcGIS.
12 PDH Credits April
14-16 Introduction to ArcGIS
Working with the Geodatabase ....................................................................... $275
This one-day course is designed to introduce students to the ESRI geodatabase environment.
May
Topics will include, but are not limited to: migrating data into a geodatabase, managing and 12-13 Intermediate ArcGIS
editing vector and raster data, building and maintaining topology, creation of subtypes, 14 Working with the Geodatabase
attribute domains and relationship classes, and geodatabase sharing. This class serves as an
intermediate/advanced course for GIS users with practical experience using the software and June
is developed using the ArcInfo (or ArcEditor) license of ArcGIS 9.2. It is recommended that 16-18 Introduction to ArcGIS
participants have taken Introduction to ArcGIS or have equivalent experience with ArcGIS.
6 PDH Credits

Registration Information

For
payments, we accept cash, purchase orders, You can register for any of these classes online at
www.itre.ncsu.edu/ITREmain/education/index.html
money orders, and checks made payable to NC State or by contacting:

University. Credit cards are not accepted.

Greg Ferrara at gpferrar@ncsu.edu
Phone: (919) 515-8656 or by mailing a copy of the
registration form to:
Greg Ferrara
ITRE at NC State University
Centennial Campus Box 8601
Hands-On Approach Raleigh, NC 27695-8601
• Our workshops provide a true hands-on approach, with one student per workstation. • Dress is casual. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• We maintain a manageable class size. Each workshop is limited to 12 people, allowing the Unless otherwise noted, lunch is not provided.
instructor to offer personalized attention. The registration fee includes course materials
and refreshments.
Training Certificate and PDH Credits • Information on lodging and area restaurants
• Students are awarded a certificate of recognition stating that they have fulfilled all requirements will be e-mailed to you along with your
confirmation letter.
of the course.
• Persons with disabilities who require special
• Professional Development Hours (PDH) for professional engineers and registered land accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact
surveyors are awarded for the workshops as indicated in this brochure. ITRE ten (10) days prior to the workshop date so
Additional Training Available that necessary and reasonable accommodations
can be made.
• Please call for more information concerning group rates and/or customized class instruction.
Cancellation
• If you have any questions or comments, please contact the GIS department at (919) 515-8656 We have the right to cancel any class at any time. If you
or by E-mail: itregis_training@ncsu.edu. pre-register but cannot attend, please provide notice of
• Meet our staff and review our programs at www.itre.ncsu.edu/VAMS/SPATIAL/gis.html cancellation at least five (5) days prior to the workshop in
order to receive a full refund. If you cancel with less than
five (5) days’ notice, you will be charged one-half the
original class fee. A substitute may take your place.
ESRI, ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, Model Builder, Geodatabase, ArcEditor and ArcToolbox,
are Trademarks of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA. Visual Basic is a For more information, contact Greg Ferrara at
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. (919) 515-8656 or gpferrar@ncsu.edu.