M A P P I N G W I T H G I S
Topics, methods and subjects learned:
- introduction to ArcGIS - ArcMap
- software basics
- merging
- clipping
- dissolving
- labeling features/annotation
- creating new shape files, points and polygons
- following and implementing design specifications
- symbology
- topographic mapping theory
- dem creation/hypsometric tint
- hillshade creation using ET geowizards
- layout
- inserting objects such as .cdr and dxf files
- editing line elements/spatial analyst
- plotting to devices
This class was ultimately an introduction to ArcMap 9.2. where students learned the basic functions of basemapping. Once a rudimentary topographic map had been achieved, thematic layers were created and a series of maps focussing on Digby, Nova Scotia was created.