Introduction to GIS

Description

PADEP Approved Course ID = 5764

Computer technology has forever altered the way businesses operate and water and wastewater utilities are no exception. Operations, engineering, finance, customer service nearly all utility jobs have been transformed in the last three decades. One of the most dramatic examples of this is the way many utilities are converting paper maps to electronic formats for use in geographic information systems, or GIS. Approximately 80 percent of all utility asset information is geographically referenced. A GIS allows utility operators and managers to determine where their assets are located for example, valves, water mains, hydrants, meters, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, etc. A GIS also lets users update, analyze, and display information about those assets. As a result, a GIS can reveal important information that leads to better decision making. For example, GIS can be used to determine which valves should be closed to isolate a broken water main for repair just by clicking on that pipe in a laptop computer in a utility truck. The main purpose of this course is to teach the meaning and power of GIS applications for water and wastewater systems..

Who should attend?

• Licensed water and wastewater operators who need DEP approved contact hours

• Drinking water system professionals responsible for water distribution system operation and maintenance

• Wastewater system professionals responsible for collection system operation and maintenance

Learning Objectives

• Define the components, functions, and types of Geographic Information System (GIS).

• Discover the meaning and power of GIS applications for water and wastewater systems.

• Identify examples of GIS applications in mapping, monitoring, modeling, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.

Course Outline

• Course objectives

• GIS definition

• GIS components

• GIS functions

• GIS types

• GIS applications for drinking water systems

• GIS applications for wastewater systems

• Case study

• Course quiz

PDH

• 8 (also valid for PADEP water and wastewater operators)

Cost

• $200 (includes course material delivered by Email)

Instructor

• Dr. Sam Shamsi, PhD, PE, GISP: Licensed Water & Wastewater Operator

• Over 25 years of academic and industry experience.  Click here for Sam's bio.

Instructions

1. Step 1: Order the course

2. Step 2: Read the course book (PDF file) that will be emailed after ordering.

3. Step 3: Email the answers to multiple-choice quiz in the course book to training@a1applications.com

   • Upon passing the quiz (passing score = 70%), a PDH certificate will be sent by Email within 5 business days and PADEP will be informed.

Contact

Sam Shamsi > training@a1applications.com