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Basic of Desktop GIS & Web GIS

All Types of GIS Software

MD. Shahriar Alam

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  1. You Want to Start Learning GIS and Web GIS with Proper Guideline.

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  3. Do you want to know User Interface of GeoServer, ArcGIS Online, OpenStreetMap and GIS Cloud.

  4. You want to make yourself confident to Start Web GIS Career.

  5. You want to know Basic of ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcMap, ArcScene, ArcCatalog, ArcGlobe and SuperMap.

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  1. Will Give you Step by Step Guideline to Start learning Both GIS and Web GIS.

  2. Has Proper Learning Materials.

  3. Has 4 sections for Introducing GeoServer,  ArcGIS Online, OpenStreetMap and GIS Cloud with their Admin Panel and User Interface.

  4. Will give you proper step by step guideline to start Web GIS Career with Use of Web GIS in many practical sectors.

  5. Will give you basic knowledge of QGIS, ArcGIS with ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGlobe, ArcCatalog, ArcScene and SuperMap.

  6. Is the cheapest course with 36 lectures, 12 Sections, 11 Quiz Test, 4 Articles, 4 Downloadable Resources, 1 Assignment and each lecture contains many topics.

  7. Will give you Logical and Practical description of GIS and Web GIS to Enjoy This Platform.

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Learning objectives

  • What is gis?
  • Introducing web gis
  • Basic of arcgis pro, arcmap, arcscene, arcglobe & arccatalog
  • Qgis with user interface detail
  • Supermap idesktop 10i with user interface
  • Geoserver web admin page
  • Introducing arcgis online with application interface
  • Basic of mapbox, google maps api and leafletjs
  • Introducing gis cloud with user interface
  • How to start learning web gis, programming languages for web gis, open source web gis platforms and future of web gis
  • Introducing arcglobe, add openstreetmap, add base map and add shapefile
  • Openstreetmap overview
  • Desktop gis vs web gis
  • Arcmap interface, table of content, map view, search, menu bar and tools
  • Web gis career
  • Basic steps of web gis
  • List of open source web gis
  • Functionalities of gis
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Syllabus

Student will achieve the knowledge on: GIS and Web GIS

  1. How to Be a GIS Genius

  2. Proper Guide to Start Learning GIS

  3. What is Desktop GIS

  4. What is Web GIS

  5. Step by Step Learning Guide

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  1. Introducing Course Instructor

  1. What is GIS?

  2. Functionalities of GIS

  3. GIS: Maps with Information

  4. GIS Components

  5. Advantages of GIS

  6. Use of GIS

  1. Introducing Web GIS

  2. Definition of Web GIS

  3. Desktop GIS vs Web GIS

  4. Use of Web GIS

Quiz on Section 1 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: GIS and Desktop GIS.

  1. Simple Definition of GIS

  2. Types of GIS

  3. What is Desktop GIS

  4. Desktop GIS Software

  5. ArcGIS

  6. ArGIS Pro

  7. QGIS

  8. SuperMap iDesktop 10i

Quiz on Section 2 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: What is ArcGIS, ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcGlobe and ArcScene.

  1. What is ArcGIS?

  2. Applications of ArcGIS Desktop Package

  3. ArcCatalog

  4. ArcMap

  5. ArcGlobe

  6. ArcScene

  1. Start ArcCatalog

  2. ArcCatalog Interface

  3. Catalog Tree

  4. Content

  5. Menu Bar

  1. Start ArcMap

  2. ArcMap Interface

  3. Table of Content

  4. Map View

  5. Search

  6. Menu Bar

  7. Tools

  1. Introducing ArcGlobe

  2. Add OpenStreetMap

  3. Add Base Map

  4. Add Shapefile

  1. ArcScene Interface

  2. Menu Bar

  3. Tools

Quiz on Section 3 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: ArcGIS Pro User Interface and ArcMap vs ArcGIS Pro.

  1. Sections of ArcGIS Pro Interface

  2. Ribbon

  3. Tabs of Interface

  4. Project Tab

  5. Purpose of Project Tab

  6. Difference Between ArcMap Menu Bar and ArcGIS Pro Ribbon

  7. Content

  8. Purpose of Content

  9. Attribute Table

  10. View

  11. Purpose of View

  12. Catalog

  13. ArcGIS Pro as All in One Interface

  14. Organize Sections

  1. Article: ArcGIS Pro User IInterface

  1. Difference Between ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro Interface

  2. Difference Between Menu and Tab

  3. File Extension Difference

  4. Project Creation Difference

  5. Map Type of ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro

  6. Internet Issue

  7. Opening Many Projects

  1. Article: ArcMap vs ArcGIS Pro

Quiz on Section 4 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: QGIS User Interface.

  1. What is GUI?

  2. QGIS Interface Components

  3. Toolbar Right Click Context Menu or Pop-up menu

  4. Menu Bar

  5. Toolbar

  6. Show or Hide Toolbar

  7. Side Toolbar or Manage Layers Toolbar

  8. Tools inside Side Toolbar

  9. Panels

  10. Layers Panel

  11. Show or Hide Panel

  12. Browser Panel

  13. Use of Browser Panel

  14. Panel Right Click Context Menu or Pop-up Menu

  15. Other Panels

  1. Map View or Map Canvas

  2. Functions of Map View

  3. Status Bar

  4. Tools inside Status Bar

  5. Coordinate

  6. Toggle Extents and Mouse Position Display

  7. Scale

  8. Magnifier

  9. Differences between Scale and Magnifier

  10. Rotation

  11. Render

  12. CRS

  13. Log Message

  14. Locator Bar

  15. Function of Locator Bar

Article: QGIS User Interface

Quiz on Section 5 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: Introducing SuperMap iDesktop 10i and SuperMap User Interface.

  1. What is SuperMap?

  2. What We Can Do by Using SuperMap?

  3. Potentialities of SuperMap

  4. 3D Mapping with SuperMap

  5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mapping

  6. Analysis with SuperMap

  7. Easy Georeferencing

  8. Easy Editing and Map Digitizing

  9. History of SuperMap

  10. Use of SuperMap

  11. SuperMap Softwares and Services

  12. SuperMap GIS 10i

  13. SuperMap GIS 9D

  14. SuperMap GIS 8C

  15. SuperMap iDesktop 10i

  1. What is GUI

  2. Interface Detail

  3. Sections of SuperMap iDesktop 10i Interface

  4. Quick Access Bar

  5. Ribbon

  6. Map Window

  7. Left Side Panel or Task Manager

  8. Workspace Manager

  9. Layer Manager

  10. Right Side Panel

  11. Map Window Status Bar

  12. Output Window

  1. Differences Between The Interfaces of SuperMap iDesktop 10i, ArcGIS Pro and QGIS

  2. Differences Based on Ribbon

  3. Differences Based on Quick Access Bar

  4. Differences Based on Left Side Panel

  5. Differences Based on Layer Manager

  6. Differences Based on Map Window

  7. Tab Based Map Window

  8. Differences Based on Right Side Panel

  9. Differences Based on Status Bar

  10. Differences Based on Output Window

  1. Article: User Interface of SuperMap iDesktop 10i

Quiz on Section 6 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: Web GIS Career, Web GIS Basic, Advantages of Web GIS and Open Source Web GIS.

  1. How to Start Learning Web GIS

  2. Programming Languages for Web GIS

  3. Open Source Web GIS Platforms

  4. Future of Web GIS

  1. What is Web GIS?

  2. Definition

  3. Desktop GIS vs Web GIS

  4. Key Elements of Web GIS

  5. Basic Steps of Web GIS

  6. Model of Web GIS

  1. Advantages of Web GIS

  2. A Global Reach

  3. A Large Number of Users

  4. Better Cross-Platform Capability

  5. Low Cost as Averaged by the Number of User

  6. Easy to Use

  7. Unified Updates

  8. Diverse Applications

  1. Advantages of Open Source Web GIS

  2. List of Open Source Web GIS

  3. Introducing ArcGIS Online

  4. Introducing Geoserver

  5. Introducing GIS Cloud

  6. Introducing Google Map API

  7. Introducing MapBox

  8. Introducing Leaflet.js

Quiz on Section 7 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: An Overview of OpenStreetMap.

  1. How to Open OpenStreetMap Interface

  2. Short Link of OpenStreetMap

  3. Introducing the Interface

  4. Map Frame

  5. Search Bar

  6. Toolbar

  7. Menu Bar

Quiz on Section 8 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: GeoServer Interface.

  1. How to Start GeoServer

  2. GeoServer Web Admin Page

  3. Sections of GeoServer Interface

  1. Practical Class of "Introducing GeoServer Interface"

Quiz on Section 9 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: GIS Cloud Interface.

  1. User Interface of GIS Cloud

  2. Map Interface

  3. Map Tab

  4. Map Frame

  5. Tools

Practical Class of “Introducing GIS Cloud Interface”

Quiz on Section 10 Lectures.

Student will achieve the knowledge on: Introducing ArcGIS Online Interface, Map Viewer Interface Outlook, Map Frame, Left Side Bar and Layer Menu, Toolbar and Other Menu.

  1. Web Map Interface of ArcGIS Online

  2. Map Frame

  3. Layer Menu

  4. Left Side Bar

  5. Other Menu

  1. How to Open Map Viewer Interface

  2. Map Menu

  3. Menu and Tools Inside Map Viewer Interface

  1. Map Frame Overview

  2. Tools and Option Inside Map Frame

  3. Zoom

  4. Scale

  5. Default Extent

  6. Map Overview

  1. Options inside Left Side Bar

  2. Content

  3. Legend

  4. Detail Option

  5. Add Data

  6. Basemap

  1. Save

  2. Share

  3. Print

  4. Measure

  5. Bookmark

  6. Search

  1. ArcGIS Menu

  2. New Map Menu

  3. How to Open Recent Closed Map

  4. Account Menu

Quiz on Section 11 Lectures.

Assignment Submission
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Review of GIS Fundamentals
Refreshes knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of GIS, which is essential for understanding the more advanced topics covered in the course.
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  • Review notes and materials from previous GIS courses or self-study resources
  • Complete practice exercises and quizzes to test understanding
Connect with GIS Professionals
Provides opportunities to connect with experienced GIS professionals who can offer guidance, support, and insights into the field.
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  • Attend industry events or webinars
  • Reach out to GIS professionals on LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
ArcGIS Pro Interface Tutorial
Provides a structured and guided walkthrough of the ArcGIS Pro user interface, ensuring familiarity with the essential tools and functionalities.
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  • Follow step-by-step instructions in an online or video tutorial
  • Practice using the interface by completing exercises or creating a simple map
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Complete practice exercises on Web GIS platforms.
Reinforces practical skills in working with different Web GIS platforms.
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  • Identify different Web GIS platforms.
  • Complete online tutorials or exercises provided by the platforms.
  • Experiment with different features and functionalities.
QGIS Data Manipulation Exercises
Reinforces understanding of data manipulation techniques in QGIS by providing hands-on practice, improving proficiency and accuracy.
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  • Work through a series of exercises focusing on data cleaning, transformation, and analysis
  • Experiment with different data manipulation tools and techniques
Join a study group to discuss Web GIS concepts.
Encourages collaboration, peer learning, and a deeper understanding of Web GIS principles.
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  • Find a study group or create your own.
  • Establish a regular meeting schedule.
  • Prepare discussion topics in advance.
  • Actively participate in discussions and share insights.
Create a map using ArcGIS Pro.
Provides hands-on experience in creating and customizing maps using ArcGIS Pro.
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  • Import data and add it to a new map.
  • Style the map layers using symbology.
  • Create a layout and add map elements.
  • Export the map in a desired format.
Web GIS Map Story
Encourages the practical application of Web GIS skills by creating an interactive map story that effectively communicates spatial data and insights.
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  • Choose a topic and gather relevant data
  • Design and create an interactive map using Web GIS tools
  • Write a narrative or captions to explain the map and its findings
Create a small-scale GIS project using open-source tools.
Provides hands-on experience in applying GIS skills to a practical problem.
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  • Define the project scope and objectives.
  • Gather and prepare data for the project.
  • Analyze the data and create maps and visualizations.
  • Write a project report summarizing your findings.

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