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X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Basic Introduction to GIS (spring 2025)
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SUMMARY:Basic Introduction to GIS (spring 2025)
DESCRIPTION:<p>	<strong>Lead Instructor:</strong>  <a href="internal:/people/jeff-blossom" target="_blank" title="Jeff Blossom">Jeff Blossom</a></p><p>	<a data-url="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgiBSAvTf09TzKegobZ6C83_xJkBK0l/view?usp=sharing" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgiBSAvTf09TzKegobZ6C83_xJkBK0l/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" title="">Download Workshop Materials</a></p><p>	Topics covered are:</p><ul>	<li>		What is GIS, mapping, and spatial data.	</li>	<li>		GIS data types  and file formats.	</li>	<li>		GIS analysis, problem solving, and case studies.	</li></ul><p>	<u>Learning objectives</u>:</p><ul>	<li>		To gain an understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used.	</li>	<li>		To practice using WEB GIS and Desktop GIS.	</li></ul><p>	<strong>The 2-hour</strong><strong> program is free for people with a valid Harvard ID. For others there is a $100 registration fee</strong>. See <a href="internal:/faq/how-make-payments-cga" target="_blank" title="https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga">https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga</a> for payment instructions.</p><p>	For remote attendees, Zoom link will be sent to the registered attendees prior to the workshop date.</p><p>	<strong>How to Apply</strong><strong>:</strong></p><ul>	<li>		For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application by clicking the green <strong>"HARVARD APPLY" button</strong>(HUID login required).	</li>	<li>		For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by clicking the blue <strong>"NON-HARVARD APPLY</strong>" button.	</li></ul><div class="hvd-registration">	<a href="https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/cga-pin/registration-cga-training">HARVARD APPLY</a></div><p>	 </p><div class="non-hvd-registration">	<a href="internal:/non-harvard-registration-cga-training">NON-HARVARD APPLY</a></div>
LOCATION:CGIS South Building, Concourse level, S020 (Belfer Case Study Room) & Zoom
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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