Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with ArcMAP (WI 19)

January 9, 2018
– Wednesday, 9:00am–5:00pm (EST)

The role of spatial analysis in local, state, and regional public health has steadily increased over the last decade with the infusion of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ESRI’s ArcGIS. This interactive, instructor-led workshop will provide a foundational look at ArcMAP, a component of ESRI’s ArcGIS, with a focus on applications to public health.

This is an introductory level mapping workshop for novice GIS users, applicable to all public health fields. Topics covered include navigating the software, basic mapping, development and processing of geographical datasets, and spatial data presentation to support decision making.

This hands-on, immersive workshop with ArcMAP will prepare you to feel comfortable communicating with other GIS users, view and query spatial data, and produce high quality digital maps in an applied learning environment to support public health decision making.

PHX provides a 25 percent discount to students, SPH alumni, and BU faculty and staff. We will also offer a 25 percent discount for any resident of upper-middle-income countries, lower-middle-income countries and low-income countries (“LMIC” based on the World Bank Classification).

Individuals registering for more than one paid program at full price will receive a 15 percent discount (use coupon “2ormore”). A 15 percent discount is also offered to organizations sending three or more paid program participants (Contact us at phx@bu.edu for more information).

(Please note discounts cannot be combined)