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GIS Workshop

Are you interested in using digital maps in your research? This workshop provides a brief introduction to GIS, as well as hands-on exercises in the open-source GIS-application QGIS.

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QGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) application designed to process spatial data and generate map visualizations.ÌýWe will also offer some assistance in navigating online GIS-resources.Ìý

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Day 1 (30th of September): INTRODUCTION TO GIS

  • What is GIS and which GIS resources may I get access to? (60 minutes)
  • Source data for use in GIS (30 minutes)
  • BREAK (15 minutes)
  • Hands-on exercises in QGIS with home exercise (75 minutes)

Day 2 (1st of October):ÌýPRODUCING DIGITAL MAPS IN GIS

  • Review of homework with QGIS (90 minutes)
  • BREAK (15 minutes)
  • Discussion about what you specifically want to be able to use GIS for in your work (75 minutes)

The course runs over two days with an option for a third day (January the 30th), where individual projects can be discussed. The third day is for those who have a concrete project to use GIS for.

Day 3 (2nd of October): WHAT CAN I USE GIS FOR IN MY RESEARCH?

  • Discussion between participants how GIS can be used in researchÌý(90 minutes)
  • (for those who wish): One to one dialogue between teacher and participant about realizing GIS in a projectÌý(90 minutes)

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The course is limited to 20 participants. You sign up by usingÌý.

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If you don’t have QGIS on your own computer, you should download and install it before attending the workshop.Ìý

Please read the installation instructions onÌý.

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