Labs

  • Instructions on how to access ArcGIS Pro over the internet by remotely logging onto the UBC VPN and then using “Remote Desktop” to use a Geography Department Lab computer.
  • Credentials: Your initial Lab ArcGIS Pro and Lab Computer Login info are made available to you over Canvas Messages in a message from Jose Aparicio, the Geography Computer Lab Supervisor.
  • The first time you sign in to a lab computer this term, you should go to the File Explorer (File Explorer help), go to the C: drive, go into the ‘Apps’ folder, and double click on the file ‘RunOnce.bat’. This finishes setting your lab account up. Your TA can help if you’re confused.
  • Logging off: After you are done with the computer, SIGN OUT. Do not shut down. Do not just close the program.
  • Storing your lab data: When using the lab computers, we recommend that you keep your lab data on the H:\ for safekeeping. But when you want to work on it, first copy it from the network drives (H:) to C:\temp\G370\Labx (where ‘x‘ is replaced by a lab number). You can ZIP your files all and move them back and forth in one .zip file if you want. This will speed up logins and logouts to the lab computers and make the network better for everyone. It will also make it easier to follow the instructions (which assume that the Project and associated files are stored in C:\temp\G370\Labx ). But be sure to copy your files back to H:\ at the end of a work session! More detail is on the Data Management page.
  • Lab Fees: A $20 lab fee is required to cover some of the costs of running the computer lab (payable online; must be paid by Friday, October 2).
  • When to use the labs: In addition to your scheduled lab time, when the TA will be accessible, remote access to the lab computers is available 24/7 except for maintenance times. The Geography building is locked at 5pm. The building and labs are not open on weekends. You should, however, respect the times of other labs so that students and their TA have the opportunity to work together during their own session.
  • Late Policy: All labs must be handed in by the time specified on Canvas. Late labs are penalized 10% per day. Late labs are accepted for marks up to one week after they are due, unless alternative arrangements are made. Note that plagiarism is to be avoided in preparing your labs and in your project. Proper citation of all materials is required.
  • Our recommendations for writing reports and labs may be useful as a checklist.
  • More information on the Geography Computing Labs can be found here.

Lab 0: Resources introducing you to ArcGIS Pro, Python, and Notebooks

  • ‘Lab 0’ is on the Lab 0 resources page.
  • This is not a lab that is to be turned in. It is for your own orientation and reference. But it is important! Take this first week, especially, to work through some of it, and return to it later.

Lab 1: Exploring Linguistic Diversity in Edmonton and Vancouver

Lab 2: An Overview of Digital Terrain Modelling and Multi-Criteria Analysis Using the Suitability Modeler.

  • Lab 2 instructions and data are on Canvas.
  • Submit Lab 2 on Canvas.
  • A short video that provides an overview of the Suitability Modeler that you will be using in this lab.
  • If for some reason you aren’t able to use the Notebook -> html -> PDF workflow I suggested, here is a different one, midway down the page.

 

Lab 3: Crime and the City

  • Lab 3 instructions and data are on Canvas.
  • ArcGIS Pro versions: Use 3.2.1 or newer. In other words, if you aren’t using the computer lab ArcGIS Pro, please make sure you have updated your version to at least 3.2.1.
  • Submit Lab 3 on Canvas.

Lab 4: The Identification of a Least-cost Pathway

  • Lab 4 instructions and data are on Canvas.
  • Submit Lab 4 on Canvas.