• Introduction.
• Definition and basic concepts.
• Purposes and uses.

• File conversion:
  – Converting files from vector to raster, and vice versa
  – Converting ASCII or html files to raster
  – Converting vector files to TIN
  – Converting TIN to Raster formats
  – Exporting files to KML (Google Earth) and CAD
  – Creating Digital Elevation Models from vector data, ASCII and TIN files.
• Extracting information from raster files
  – By query
  – By mask or entity
  – Joining raster files.

Practical exercise: (convert files, create digital elevation models) and assessment.

• Raster files reclassification. Building Boolean layers, adding values to intervals or categories, and data conversion.
• Grouping several raster layers. Algebra map, math calculations between raster layers, field statistics.
• Data interpolation. Exploring different interpolation tools (IDW, Kriging, Natural neighbor).
• Euclidean distances.
• Surface: contour, slope calculation, hillshade, orientation and visibility.
• Use in hydrology:  obtaining a drainage system, flow direction, outlets, and identification of drainage basins or sub-basins.
• Volume calculation.
• Raster multi-criteria analysis: Basic concept and weighting.
• Least-cost routes.

Practical exercise: Interpolation of radiation data, volume calculations, complex multi-criteria analysis and least-cost route calculation.

• Converting vector files from 2D to 3D.
• Vector and raster layers display in 3D.
• Virtual flights.

Practical exercise: Visibility of fire protection towers, volume of soil extracted from a quarry and 3D representation.

• Use.
• Linking geoprocessing models using ModelBuilder.
• Creating custom tools using ArcToolBox.

Practical exercise: (creating geoprocessing models with ModelBuilder) and assessment.

• Geodatabase: advantages. Properties.
• Loading data to the geodatabase.
• Domains and subtypes.

Practical exercise: (creating a geodatabase and its management) and assessment.

Massive correction of geospatial data errors.

• Topology considerations.
• Cluster tolerance.
• Most common rules in topology.
• Validating a topology.
• Topology errors.
• Management of errors.

Practical exercise: (error management and massive correction) and assessment.

• Definition
• Network categories
  – Geometric networks
  – Transportation networks
• Network components
  – Nodes
  – Axis
  – Flow
• Creating network datasets
  – Operators
  – Optimal route
  – Service areas
  – Closest facility
• Origin destination (OD) cost matrix.

Practical exercise: (creating a network dataset, route calculation, buffer areas) and assessment.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming an indispensable tool in a wide range of business sectors, including engineering, environment, geography, mining, and geomarketing.

Among GIS tools, ArcGIS is one of the most widely used, the most stable and versatile, comprised of a set of integrated applications, with solid documentation covering a wide range of tools and supported by a large community.

ArcGIS provides contextual tools for data visualization, mapping, and spatial analysis, connecting and combining information from various sources (local and online), and providing complex capabilities to explore, gain, and enquire knowledge to make the best decisions. It can also be handled through a user interface as well as through the command line using specific programming languages such as Python.

Yes, knowledge similar to that taught in the ArcGIS Pro – Beginner Level Course is required.

ArcGIS PRO software comes with a 21-day free trial license. All you have to do is create an account, download the program, and follow the installation instructions (found on the website). We will, however, assist you if you encounter any difficulties.