Introduction to GIS Applications in Natural Resources
with ArcGIS
Who Should
Attend?
ArcGIS is the popular and widely used GIS software
produced by ESRI. The introductory GIS workshop is
intended for natural resource professionals, analysts,
and technicians who want to gain a basic knowledge of
ArcGIS. Participants will learn how to use ArcGIS for
natural resource applications as well as fundamental GIS
principles and theory. A set of GIS laboratory exercises
will give participants hands-on experience in using
ArcGIS for natural resource analysis. Each participant
is provided with a computer workstation during the
workshop. No knowledge of GIS is assumed but
participants should be competent in computer file
management skills in the Windows environment.
Participants who do not specialize in natural resources
should also benefit from the workshop.
See the workshop brochure (brochure link is to the
left) for a list of course topics.
The workshop will be taught by Dr. Michael Wing, an
assistant professor in the Forest Engineering Department
at Oregon State University and co-author of the textbook
“Geographic Information Systems: Applications in
Forestry and Natural Resources Management.” Dr. Wing has
over fifteen years of experience in applying spatial
tools for natural resource research, and has provided
GIS consultation and services for a variety of federal,
state, and private organizations. Dr. Wing has taught
over 40 multiple-day GIS workshops at OSU.
General
Information
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Space Limited
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13.0 SAF Continuing Education Credits available
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Professional Development Hours (PDH) available.
Workshop
Fee
The cost of the workshop is $450. This fee includes
instruction, course notebook, and a certificate of
completion. Full dining
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner) is available across the
street from the College of Forestry at Marketplace West
or at a variety of restaurants in Corvallis.
Arrangements
All sessions of the workshop will be held in Peavy 272
at the
College of Forestry on the Oregon State University
campus, Corvallis, Oregon. Lodging is available
nearby at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel on campus. To make
a reservation, call Hilton Garden Inn Reservations at
(541) 752-5000. There is free parking and a free
campus shuttle from the Hilton to the College of
Forestry. Other lodging information is available at
http://www.visitcorvallis.com.
Free parking is available along the street west of 35th
on Jefferson Way.
If
you wish to park anywhere else on campus, permits are
required. The cost for a one-day permit is $5. You can
purchase a parking permit at any Pay and Display station
on campus. An OSU Parking Information and Campus Map is
available at:
http://oregonstate.edu/cw_tools/campusmap/
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