[Ica-osgeo-labs] Join the free courses from GeoAcademy

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,

Please pass this course opportunity  to your students. Over 700 students have already registered for the next course starting Feb 23-Mar 29, 2015 on Introduction to Geospatial Technology Using QGIS

For Educators, please note that the curriculum is also free for you to share and share alike under the Creative Commons BY 3.0 license.  Please find all the materials at  Github repository   https://github.com/FOSS4GAcademy

For universities and educators it is an excellent opportunity to build your own Geospatial courses using Free and Open Source Geospatial Software.  OSGeo software and technologies are used by hundreds of thousands of users in academia, governments and business worldwide and rapidly increasing.

Introduction to Geospatial Technology Using QGIS

This course provides a rich introduction to the booming technology field of Geographic Information Systems, known as GIS. The GIS industry is exploding at double-digit employment and income numbers and promises employment opportunities well into the future. Students will learn the fundamentals of GIS and how to build digital maps using open source software that allows free unlimited use for private or commercial applications. All data and software required is included in the course.

Topics covered in this course include GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis through a series of lectures and hands-on computer-based exercises. This course is designed to be used as a stand-alone course to complement other disciplines or as an entry level course into a geospatial program. Course content is based upon the United States Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model for entry level geospatial occupations, including Geospatial or GIS Technicians and Technologists.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies

Describe the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Science and Technology.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic functions of geospatial software.
Demonstrate awareness of fundamental remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques.
Demonstrate basic proficiency in map creation and design principles, including thematic map display, employment of map projections, and cartographic design.
Demonstrate proficiency in the creation and acquisition of spatial data.


Register at https://www.canvas.net/browse/delmarcollege/courses/cn-1681-intro-qgis

Best wishes,

Suchith



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