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Workshop overview
This introductory workshop will focus on the fundamental concepts and skills needed to begin using Geographic Information Systems software for the exploration and analysis of spatial data using the open source GIS package QGIS.
Topics
What is GIS?
Spatial Data Models and Formats
Projections and Coordinate Systems
Basic Data Management
The QGIS User Interface
Simple Analysis and Visualization
Schedule
9am - 9:15am: Introductions, software setup
9:15am - 10am: What is GIS slides and discussion
10am - 12 noon: Hands on QGIS exercise
Open to current Stanford affiliates ONLY
Laptop requirements
Workshop attendees will need to bring thier own laptops to this workshop. Please also pre install QGIS (linkend below). We'll go over general installation issues together in class, but be aware we can not set aside time for individual IT troubleshooting.
QGIS installers
This workshop utilizes QGIS, and open source GIS application for Mac and Windows PCs. See the link below for the latest installers. We'll go over installation issues after the "What is GIS" discussion.
Workshop Download
Workshop instructions and data can be found on GitHub:
Data download: https://github.com/mapninja/QGIS-101/archive/master.zip
Intro to QGIS lab: https://github.com/dmede/QGIS-101
Follow up and other resources
Once the workshop is completed you should be familiar enough with GIS data and tools to begin working on your own. SGC staff are always on call to help with further training and 1:1 support via email or Zoom calls. See the links below for more resources:
Mapschool.io intro to Geo: https://mapschool.io/
Stanford Geospatial Center remote learning resources: https://guides.library.stanford.edu/remotesgc
QGIS Tutorials: https://www.qgistutorials.com/en/index.html
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