#  Basic Introduction to GIS (fall 2024) 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **August 30, 2024** 

 01:30PM - 03:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **CGIS South Building, Concourse level, S020 (Belfer Case Study Room) & Zoom**  



 

 



 

 **Lead Instructor:** [Jeff Blossom](/people/jeff-blossom)

##  [Download Workshop Materials](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgiBSAvTf09TzKegobZ6C83_xJkBK0l/view?usp=sharing)

##  Topics covered are:

- What is GIS, mapping, and spatial data.
- GIS data types and file formats.
- GIS analysis, problem solving, and case studies.

 Learning objectives:

- To gain an understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used.
- To practice using WEB GIS and Desktop GIS.

 **The 2-hour program is free for people with a valid Harvard ID. For others there is a $100 registration fee**. See [https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga](/faq/how-make-payments-cga) for payment instructions.

 For remote attendees, Zoom link will be sent to the registered attendees prior to the workshop date.

 **How to Apply:**

- For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application by clicking the green **"HARVARD APPLY" button**(HUID login required).
- For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by clicking the blue **"NON-HARVARD APPLY**" button.

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