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The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Ketura, Israel

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Oct 2024

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    About: The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program covers the principles and applications of geospatial technologies. It provides opportunities to learn how to analyze spatial data and apply GIS techniques in various fields.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in urban planning, environmental consulting, transportation, and data analysis, among other roles where GIS expertise is valuable.

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The course introduces the concepts and application of geographic information systems and science (GIS). It is designed for students without former GIS experience. It focuses on the use of GIS for scientific inquiry and its application for real-world problem-solving. Different types of GIS spatial analysis are studied and applied, such as suitability analysis, surface analysis, and 3D analysis. Case studies from various environmental research domains are used as demonstrations. Each lesson is comprised of a theoretical introduction and an exercise. The exercises include training on the ArcGISยฎ Desktop software package. The final project consists of designing and applying a GIS analysis model relevant to the studentโ€™s field of interest.

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