Data Management

Module 1: Leveraging the Where of Geographic Data.

This module discusses spatial relationships within a single layer and between multiple layers using sptatial selections and spatial joins.

• Module 1 [PDF-454K]
• Module 1 Exercise [PDF-643K]
• Module 1 Exercise Data [ZIP-38M]

Module 2: Editing Attribute Tables.

This module discusses the attributes of spatial data, including editing the contents of existing attribute fields, adding new attribute fields, and using the field calculator.

• Module 2 [PDF-206K]
• Module 2 Exercise [PDF-273K]
• Module 2 Exercise Data [ZIP-3.0M]

Module 3: Getting Started with Metadata.

This module discusses the basics of metadata, including reading, searching, and creating metadata.

• Module 3 [PDF-486K]

Module 4: Essential Geoprocessing Tasks.

This module introduces the concept of geoprocessing, and describes four basic geoprocessing tools: Project, Select, Buffer, and Clip.

• Module 4 [PDF-316K]
• Module 4 Exercise [PDF-321K]
• Module 4 Exercise Data [ZIP-10M]

Module 5: Mapping Point Level Data.

This module introduces the basics of geocoding, including the use of ArcGIS and web-based geocoding tools.

• Module 5 [PDF-442K]
• Module 5 Exercise [PDF-316K]
• Module 5 Exercise Data [ZIP-3M]

Module 6: Mapmaking.

This module introduces some intermediate mapmaking concepts, including labeling conventions, inset maps, and proportional symbol maps.

• Module 6 [PDF-711K]

This session is concerned with providing the basics of Data Management. Specific themes include:

• Multiple Layers
• Spatial Selections
• Spatial Joins
• Attribute Fields
• Field Calculator
• Metadata
• Geoprocessing
• Geocoding
• Labeling Conventions
• Inset Maps
• Proportional Symbol Maps

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