What is GIS Geographic Information Systems

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What is GIS?Geographic Information Systems
GIS is a System of computer software,
hardware and data, and personnel to help
manipulate, analyze and present information that
is tied to a spatial location spatial
location area of interest information
visualization and analyses of data system
linking software, hardware, data personnel
you are the key to the power of GIS!
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What is GPS?Global Positioning System
GPS is used to determine the location of
features. GPS data is then input into GIS.
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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Available NOW!

• Contra Costa County has implemented a 5-year
  countywide drainage inventory project and
  infrastructure mapping project.
• This project is expected to be the pilot for
  Solano and Napa Counties.
• Students are needed for field mapping and
  analysis. You will be trained in GPS collection
  GIS experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• To learn more about GIS, take this class GEOL
  10 Introduction to GIS (Fall 2004).

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Collection of GPS Data
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Collection of GPS Data
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Collection of Data in Field
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GIS Manages Information
Drainage Project
GIS
CAD
Modeling
Database
Visualization Simulation
DocumentManagement Workflow
Web/InternetAccess
ElectronicField DataCollection
Land Use Infrastructure Natural Resources Geology
Seismic Terrain Air Photos Facilities Environmen
talOverlays SitingAnalysis
CivilEngineering Design Infrastructure
Utilities Alignment Sheets Volumetrics
Hydrology Traffic Congestion Air Noise Soils
Seismic Communications Power
Chemistry EnvironmentalData Mgmt Ownership Faci
lity Info Utilities Info
Walk-Thrus Fly-Overs ConstructionPreviews -
3D Multi-MediaPresentations
Project Mgmt Facility Mgmt Maint Mgmt Work
Orders Reporting
Project ClientExtranets Public Outreach
Real-TimeGPS-BasedField DataCollection GIS
Mappingon Air PhotoBackdrop Direct Digital
Camera Input
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Fall 2004 GEOL 10 Intro to GIS
GIS at Solano College!
Geology 10 - Introduction to GIS The
Geographic Information System (GIS) is a
computer-based data processing tool used to view,
manage and analyze spatial information. This
class will introduce you to the power of GIS
through in-class demonstrations with real-life
problems as well as hands-on experience in the
computer lab with ArcView GIS. This class will
cover map projections and coordinate systems,
formats of GIS data, importing digital maps,
spatial and statistical analyses, many case
studies, and student projects. Call Mark Feighner
at 707-864-7000, ext 665 for more information. (3
units transferable credit limited to 20
persons).
If your major includes fire technology, criminal
justice, biology, real estate, or business you
will want to learn more about GIS and how this
new technology is changing your field!
GIS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Questions?