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About the Course

Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally integrated electronic software packages of today. You will install ArcGIS on your computer and learn how to use online help to answer technical questions. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap. Learn the foundational concepts of GIS, how to analyze data, and make your first map. Week 3: Make your own maps! Symbolize data and create an eye-catching final product. Week 4: Share your data and maps and learn to store and organize your data. Take Fundamentals of GIS as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. By completing the first class in the Specialization you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program. Students who need an ArcGIS license will receive a non-commercial, 1 year student license for participation in this course and specialization....

Top reviews

BC

Jun 24, 2016

Excellent content, and the assignments were great as well. Even better is that now as I work through my workflows, I now have these videos to reference if I am having difficulty with anything. Cheers!

MH

Feb 3, 2025

One of the amazing platforms UC Davis provided to the students through Coursera. Enjoyed the course by doing practical work and its submission. I feel lucky to have hands on such an amazing course.

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By Patria J P

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Jun 29, 2020

Understood the concepts really well and learned new techniques in GIS mapping

By Erica L

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Aug 26, 2019

Comprehensive, easy to follow and relatable. A very well put together course.

By Miriam G

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Apr 15, 2019

Thorough and well-paced. The recommendations for extra work were also useful.

By Marco A R S

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Jan 2, 2022

Excelent introduction to the ArcGIS software, aswell to GIS. Clearly taught.

By Maxime L R

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Oct 1, 2021

A very clear, precise and enjoyable lectures to follow to get a hand on GIS!

By Milena N

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May 13, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. Nick is a great instructor, I learned so much!

By Gustavo C

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Feb 19, 2021

Curso muito completo, me surpreendeu em relação ao conteúdo e a metodologia.

By uwimana s

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Feb 1, 2021

It's so interesting it makes the whole GIs world a lot easier to understand.

By Rafael M

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Apr 28, 2020

It's fulfilled my expectations, very well organised and follows a clear path

By Felipe I B C

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Apr 16, 2020

Excelent course to learn how to use some of the most common tools in ArcGIS.

By Nikolaos I

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Sep 21, 2018

Excellent course for beginners who want to study the fundamentals of GIS !!!

By Bernie M

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Aug 24, 2018

This was a great way to get started with GIS. I feel like I learned so much.

By Devin T

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Jun 20, 2017

This course was well explained and I found very helpful to start into arcGIS

By Andrew M

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Dec 27, 2016

Helpfull lectures and good assingments for learning the fundamentals of GIS.

By Akib H

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Aug 17, 2021

It's was a great opportunity for a guy like me to have this basic knowledge

By Tyler G

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Mar 23, 2020

The foundation for GIS competency is set well with this course instruction.

By Dr. M S M

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Feb 8, 2020

Excellent course to learn basic GIS tools and Analysis.

Thank you Very Much

By Garen T

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Dec 12, 2019

This course is great for someone who doesn't have any experience with GIS!

By Mohadeseh J K

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Nov 10, 2019

Very useful and practical lectures to learn the basics of GIS step by step.

By Jerry L

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Sep 25, 2019

Great starting point for all beginners in getting to know the world of GIS!

By Gonzalo P P

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Feb 15, 2018

Very nice course to start with GIS, clear and very useful, 100% recommended

By Caleb S

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Sep 11, 2016

Great way to learn GIS for anyone with no experience in the field/software.

By Ahmed A

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Jan 18, 2022

very very good course full of information i am really feel that i know gis

By Hanna M

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May 2, 2020

Great class. Good instructions and assignments. It was well worth my time.

By Shawn N

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Feb 8, 2020

Learn at your own pace, great job by the instructor and the UC Davis team.