Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

[Hardgraf1]

The next step is a GIS analyst which normally involves some database design, more complex mapping etc. The icing on the cake is a GIS developer role whereby you are essentially a programmer.

Bear in mind that GIS work is not particularly well paid unless you are at developer level whereby it's not GIS or geography but rather full on programming. Also it has the potential to be soul destroying as you are often sat infront of a computer for 50 hours a week with little to no human interaction...

[Hardgraf1]

Hi all. I worked in GIS for over 5 years. In the UK you really need a degree in Geography or a degree in GIS. Most geography degrees will offer some optional GIS courses during study.

From there you just need to get a foot in the door by finding an entry level position which although usually mind numbing, will effectively teach you to use basic functions of either or both of the industry standard software packages (Esri or MapInfo).

[Humanoya]

Thank you! nice Introduction

[ramytlili]

thank u sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much

[6rbtube]

Thank you very much

[boltpilotboltpilot]

arcgis

[boltpilotboltpilot]

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[MsJanjoon]

thank you for the video,

what courses should i take to gain experiece in GIS , i dont have any background in this field , i searched all around the uk for an answer but didnt get any !!!!

thank u

[ziccibella]

@MsJanjoon hi, i am a geography /GIS option. GIS is under geography dept.

In my school, it is under college of geosciences.

Geospatial science too is another option. both majors teaches GIS.

I will be taking my first GIS class next semester. I have used ESRI arcmap and adobe illustrator for some of my classesand they are amazing!

[MsJanjoon]

thank you for the video,

what courses should i take to gain experiece in GIS , i dont have any background in this field , i searched all around the uk for an answer but didnt get any !!!!

[66pingpong]

very good

[minnalbabu]

thanks man... very helpful

[WaleedElmal7e]

nice work.

[vegaspimp222]

i am going to ECU and working on my certificate in GIS im getting my BS in geography, jobs pay 45-75 k

[BOGZASV8MA]

at the census buerau they pay like over 100K

[BOGZASV8MA]

what about certification for this field?

[karljennertutorials]

I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean "how do you become a qualified GIS professional"?

[BOGZASV8MA]

yes, are there any certification programs or degrees for this new brand of profession?

[sheepburn]

Some universities offer at least a GIS certificate or minor - if not, you should pursue a Master's or Ph.D. in Geography.

[topgunexcel]

@karljennertutorials Thank you for posting this vid it has been of great help as an introduction. Could you please post more on this subject - ie: Raster, vector and the software programs used in GIS

[chicago618]

Very good introduction. I would also add that terms to describe the different data symbologies varies. For example the "point pattern" data symbology is also referred to as "dot density" .

[ysnbdr]

cool intro

[mai2009gis]

thanks for the video

very useful

[geovision]

Xcellent video! lots of info and great examples for such a short time! Good job!

[TheShruthireddy]

cool....... thanks 4 dis info.....

[iieddiexx]

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[macg3nius]

Thanks for the video, I might be using GIS for my science class so this helps a lot.

[polajo01]

This only explains polygons but not Rasters and DEM data.

[trollingtheweb]

THATS WHY ITS CALLED AN INTRODUCTION

[loneanalyst]

Yeah! INTRODUCTION! Moron.

[MercatorsHammer]

Nicely done, especially in 5 minutes.

[jjwu3564]

OMFG TY SO MUCH NOW I CAN DO MY PROJECT!

[SRHawk24]

Thanks for the video - I'm taking an intro course to GIS this semester.. Really cool stuff