COURSES
All the Courses listed below were all taken at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology where I undertook an Applied degree in Geographic Information Systems I completed the course with a GPA of 4.0.
GEOS 415 - Professional Communications
Explores professional communication, including interpersonal communication, critical thinking, business writing, team management, ethics, and professionalism in the workplace.
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Professional Communications – SNC Lavalin Case Study Research
GEOS-406 – Geospatial Project Foundations
An introduction to spatial analysis and cartographic representation. The course focussed on processes and techniques used during the data analysis and data output stages of the GIS development cycle. Topics covered in this course include the following:
- Map layouts
- Principles of symbolization
- Data classification methods
- Map scale and generalization
- Typography and map lettering
- Colour theory
- Spatial data analysis
- Queries
- Spatial joins
- Map overlays
- Statistical analysis
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Final Project Report City of Fernie Overland Flood Risk Assessment: Fight or Flight?
Project Map Examples
The FWA generated Elk River watershed polygon and the watershed polygon generated by Stellar Cartography are shown here to overlay one another closely.
Elk River Watershed Elevations
Elk River watershed Elevation map showing contours and elevation labels
Estimated Building Damage: City of Fernie 1 in 200 Year Flood
Map showing a simulation of a 1 in 200-year flood, utilizing Hazus 2.0 Flood modeling software add-on for ArcGIS for Desktop. Created for research and methodology purposes only.
Flood Depth Stages: City of Fernie – 1 in 200 Year Flood Event
Map showing the various flood depth stages taken from a simulation of a 1 in 200-year flood, utilizing Hazus 2.0 Flood modeling software add-on for ArcGIS for Desktop. Created for research and methodology purposes only.
Extent of Building Damage Per community: City of Fernie – 1 in 200 Year Flood Event
Map showing the Extent of Building Damage Per community taken from a simulation of a 1 in 200-year flood, utilizing Hazus 2.0 Flood modeling software add-on for ArcGIS for Desktop. Created for research and methodology purposes only.
GEOS-409 – GIS Data Capture I
GIS Data Capture I Introduces the considerations and processes involved in the data capture stage of the geographic information system (GIS) development cycle. Topics include basic geospatial concepts, geospatial data models, and data acquisition techniques such as digitizing, global positioning system (GPS), remote
Topics include:
- Basic geospatial concepts
- Geospatial data models
- Data acquisition techniques such as:
- Digitizing,
- Global positioning system (GPS),
- Remote sensing
- Geocoding.
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GEOS 451 – GIS Data Capture 2
This course focuses on the role of remote sensing systems using the Global Positioning System (GPS) for GIS data capture. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of a geographic information system (GIS) by articulating how this relationship works.
Topics include:
- Passive and active remote sensing systems such as:
- Photographic and multispectral systems
- Image processing techniques
- Mobile mapping and GIS integration.
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GEOS-418 – GIS Data Modeling
This course is an introduction to the discipline of database design. Its primary object is to provide learners with the required skills to create, maintain and analyze relational databases that can be integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Topics covered in this course include the following:
- Database design principles
- Database normalization
- Creation and maintenance of relational databases
- Data analysis techniques
- Descriptive Statistics
- Using SQL
- Integration of relational databases with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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GEOS-419 – GIS Data Analysis and Output
This course introduces the learner to spatial analysis and cartographic representation with a focus on processes and techniques used during the data analysis and data output stages of the GIS development cycle.Topics include map design principles, symbolization, data classification, map scale and generalization, typography,
Topics include: map design principles, symbolization, data classification, map scale and generalization, typography,
- map design principles
- map scale
- generalization
- Typography
- Colour theory
- Analytical processes such as:
- Spatial queries
- Spatial joins
- Map overlays.
Project Documents and Map Examples
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Alberta Sub Regions Map – pdf download
GEOS-410 – GIS Data Manipulation & Transformation
This course introduces you to the considerations and processes involved in managing core data. These considerations and processes are critical to the accurate integration, management, analysis, and output of data in a GIS work environment. This course focuses on the fundamentals of managing and manipulating core data and how to troubleshoot problems. Topics include data security, data backup and archival procedures, metadata, data transformations, conversions and translations, survey, and mapping systems as well as data generalization and filtering techniques.
Topics include:
- Data Fundamentals
- Coordinate Systems
- Survey Systems
- Mapping Systems
- Data Integrity
- Data Manipulation
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GEOS 450 – Enterprise and Web Geographic Information Systems
Enterprise and Web GIS introduces enterprise and web-based GIS environments. The focus is on the management of enterprise and web systems, such as ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, to optimize the capture, storage, management, analysis and output of spatial and non-spatial data. The knowledge of these systems will enhance the organizational decision-making process.
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Project Map Examples
GEOS 453 – Data Management & Analysis
This course introduces the learner to the enterprise geographic information system (GIS) environment which is used by companies to support their decision making by compiling new information and analyzing it. The focus is on the techniques for the storage and management of spatial and non-spatial data.
Topics include:
- Enterprise geodatabase development,
- Editing and enhancement coupled with data analysis involving
- Surface models
- Grid statistics
- Vector, and raster data.
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Surface Generation Model Created in ArcMap for desktop using Modelbuilder
Surface Generation Solar – pdf download
Suitability Modelling – Waterton National Park Parks Canada Trail
Waterton National Park Trail Suitability Model Design – pdf download
Waterton National Park Trail Suitability Relief – pdf download
Waterton National Park Trail Suitability Model Design
Time-Based Routing – Assignment using Networks toolset in ArcMap for Desktop
Time-Based Routing – pdf download
Closest Facility – Assignment using Networks toolset in ArcMap for Desktop
GEOS 457 – Cartography & Geovisualization
This course introduces the learner to thematic mapping, geographic visualization methods and geospatial analysis techniques that geographic information system (GIS) professionals commonly use to present geographic information. Topics include:
- Theories on presenting spatial information;
- Cartographic design methodology;
- Cartographic techniques such as:
- Proportional and graduated symbols
- Pie-chart maps
- Choropleth maps
- Dot density maps
- Isarithmic maps
- Cartograms
- Bivariate maps
- Map animations
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Basic Cartography Concepts Research Paper – pdf download
Residential Break and Enters Per Community City of Calgary 2015 – pdf download
Proportional Symbols State population USA Senior Citizens 2000 – pdf download
Pie Chart Example Senior Population greater than 500,000 USA – pdf download
Proportional Pie Charts: Brexit Remain or Leave the European Union UK 2016 – pdf download
Crime Rate Per 100,000 and Poverty Percentage USA – pdf download
GEOS 455 – Geoprocessing and Programming
- GeoProcessing with ModelBuilder – Intermediate to Advanced
- Programming with Python – Introduction to Advanced
- Web mapping page development
- Programming with JavaScript API (Introduction)
GIS programming introduces to high-level programming (HLP) language scripting (e.g. Python scripting) for geographic information system. Topics include – Introduction to basic HLP language (Python) fundamentals to advanced geoprocessing using a number of GIS software site-packages (e.g. ArcGIS and Arcpy Mapping module) as well as exploring and analyzing spatial data using HLP language and raster datasets using the Spatial Analyst module.
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Crime Analysis – Geoprocessing using Model Builder in ArcMap for Desktop
Crime Analysis Schema Setup – pdf download
Crime Analysis Truncate Crimes – pdf download
Crime Analysis Main Model – pdf download
Crime Analysis Model -pdf download
Python Scripting
Folder Copy Script – txt download
Folder Creation and Editing Script – txt download
GEOS 459 – Applied GIS Capstone Project
This course provided practical experience in the design, planning, development, implementation, and presentation of a GIS project. My project team consisted of 3 people each with varying backgrounds we could combine our knowledge of GIS software, data concepts and project management methodologies in the production of an industry-relevant project.
Capstone Project – Uncharted Waters City of Fernie Flood Risk Assessment
For our capstone project, we conducted a sewer network analysis for the City of Fernie utilizing InfoSWIMM which is a hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software which is integrated with ArcGIS for Desktop. Using the InfoSWMM software we created a methodology for modeling the effects of a 1:5 year and 1:10-year rainfall storm event. Which can be used to identify deficiencies in the sewer network system.
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Project Proposal – pdf download
GEOS 540 – Directed Field Studies
This course allows the learner to apply their technical and soft skills to real-life situations in a real-world work environment through employment in a GIS company or in a GIS-related position.
Topics include:
- Goal setting
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Professional development and networking
- Resume/portfolio writing and presentation.
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ESRI ONLINE COURSES
SPATIAL LABS
Spatial Labs
Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Storms on Manhattan
Point Patterns in Forest Fires
Spatial Analysis in Forestry Course Set
Timber Harvest Planning Using GIS
Site Selection without Customer Data for a Retail Firm
Where Did We Search? Managing and Presenting Operational Data
Search Operation
Clue Log: Creating a GeoForm Web Mapping Application
VIDEO TUTORIALS
Video Tutorials
Introduction to Scripting Your WebGIS with ArcGIS API for Python
ArcGIS API for Python: Advanced Scripting
TRAINING SEMINARS
Training Seminars
Space Time Pattern Mining: A New Frontier in Spatial Analysis
Introduction to Workforce for ArcGIS
Creating Desktop Add-ins Using Python (for ArcGIS 10.1)
Dynamic Image Processing in ArcGIS Pro
OTHER WEB COURSES
Other Web Courses
Basics of Python (for ArcGIS 10)
Python Scripting for Geoprocessing Workflows
Get Started with Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS
Elevation Analysis with ArcGIS Online
Smart Strategies for Managing Lidar Data
Hazus-MH 2.0