[OSGeo BC] Langara College Open Source GIS Certificate Program using QGIS scheduled to start in January 2016

[Jody Garnett]

That is very cool. Boundlesd has given us the go ahead to speak to classes
if they're is interest.
http://boundlessgeo.com/solutions/education-2/

I would also be happy to meet a class with my OSGeo hat on.

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 2:45 PM Rick Davidson <radavidson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I’m happy to announce that Langara College will be starting a new 5 course
> certificate program in Geographic Information Systems using QGIS and other
> FOSS software.
>
> The courses are:
>
> GISC 1001 - Intro to Geospatial Technology using QGIS
>
> Explore the world of geographic information systems (GIS) with QGIS, an
> Open Source software program that offers a free, but powerful, alternative
> to commercial GIS programs. Topics include symbology, raster and vector
> data models, and map composition. The course also provides background
> theory of GIS concepts such as projections and geocoding.
>
> GISC 1002 - Spatial Analysis using QGIS
>
> Gain proficiency at using analysis techniques to solve problems that are
> commonly found in the GIS field. Practice exercises will include both
> vector and raster data models. These techniques are applicable to a wide
> range of disciplines.
>
> GISC 1003 - Data Acquisition and Management using QGIS
>
> Explore the world of geographic information systems (GIS) with QGIS, an
> Open Source software program that offers a free, but powerful, alternative
> to commercial GIS programs. Topics include symbology, raster and vector
> data models, and map composition. The course also provides background
> theory of GIS concepts such as projections and geocoding. This is a
> hands-on course, no programming required.
>
> GISC 1004 - Intro to Cartography using QGIS
>
> Explore fundamental concepts in cartography. Successful students will be
> able to employ design principles to create and edit effective visual
> representations of data in different formats. Specific topics include the
> ethical and appropriate application of map scale, map projections,
> generalization, and symbolization.
>
> GISC 1005 - Intro to Remote Sensing using QGIS
>
> Explore the world of remote sensing. Topics include the physical
> principles on which remote sensing is based, history and future trends,
> sensors and their characteristics, image data sources, and image
> classification, interpretation, and analysis techniques.
>
>
> For more information please see:
>
>
> http://langara.ca/news-and-events/langara-news/2015/151120-geographic-information-systems-launch.html
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