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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 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.

By Elizabeth G

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Aug 3, 2018

Fantastic summary, great instruction, definitely will recommend to others.

By Olushola ( A

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Aug 21, 2017

Interesting course! Instructor has a thorough understanding of the course!

By Mohammed I A G

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May 2, 2017

this course very help me to learn fundamentals and practice to work in GIS

By Constantinos N

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Sep 4, 2016

Very good course. It will help you to learn the basics of GIS from scratch

By David

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May 30, 2024

Great course for beginners or refresher of basic concepts. Good teachers.

By Nhlanhla D

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Nov 15, 2021

This is a very good course that makes the learner engage with the content

By Ashibur A

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Jul 22, 2021

Excellent course for the learners. I'll complete this course definitely.

By Sariel H

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Dec 21, 2020

Very intuitive course for newbee who has no prior experience with ArcGIS.

By Manisha T

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May 12, 2020

Highly recommend this course for the people who are planning to study GIS

By Amy T

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Jan 27, 2020

great intro! I feel confident working with basic functions of arcmap now.

By Prabuddha D B

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Jul 18, 2017

it will give you in depth insight into the fundamentals on GIS and ArcGIS

By Ainun H

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Jul 25, 2024

An insightful course that help me to learn more about GIS and ArcGIS Pro

By Raouf A

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Jun 3, 2024

An enormously helpful and inclusive introduction to GIS if not the best.

By Marjorie F L

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Nov 17, 2021

Extremely well-presented course - thank you Nick and thank you Coursera

By Moussa D

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Jul 27, 2021

The session was at the top in terms of content and information Thank you

By Phani M V

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May 8, 2020

The course is very clear and the assignments are very helpful! Thank you

By Jubraeel S

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Jan 9, 2020

A Great Course, But I hope If Grading Process Is Done By the Instructor.

By Charles W

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Sep 26, 2021

It is a good source to start with so to gain expertise in GIS analysis.

By Andrew C

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May 22, 2020

The format of the course and videos were very helpful. I learned a lot.

By Will G

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Mar 16, 2019

Great into to GIS. I learned a lot and the material was well presented.

By Simon D

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Mar 18, 2018

Really good for the complete novice like me. Thanks for a great course.

By Amy C E

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Apr 26, 2016

Well explained, informative and enjoyable - a great introduction to GIS

By Prodromos G

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Dec 14, 2020

Very helpful courses and very good guidance and explanations provided!