Here is a brief look at the skills and proficiencies I gained while working with ArcGis on the first labs of Geob 270
Lab 1
Having no previous knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, I completed an introductory module to gain a knowledge of the functions and features of ArcGIS. This was valuable in providing me with a reserve of skills from which to draw from as I more forward in learnign mroe advanced GI skills.
Accomplishment Statement: Gained awareness of the features and functions of ArcGIS while completing the four hour ‘Getting Started with GIS’ introductory module learning how to query data and properly read GI created maps.
Lab 2
The key skill I learned in Lab two was how to fix and re project misaligned spatial data including how to ‘project on the fly’ and how to create a new data layer to effectively change the projection to the proper coordinate system
Accomplishment Statement: Evaluated data to determine if it was in the proper projection, and if not used the ‘project on the fly’ tool or created a new layer to retroject the data.
Lab 3
The most important skill I learned in Lab 3 was how to extract information from a dataset.
Accomplishment Statement: Queried datasets in order to extract information pertinent to creating a map of tsunami danger zones in Vancouver.