QCL Literacy: L1-Visual Data
GIS (or Geographic Information System) is a computer system that creates, analyzes, and displays geographic information and location-based data through maps. Thanks to massive data availability these days, GIS has become one of the most important tools for data-driven decision making. See some examples of how GIS is used: https://www.esri.com/en-us/what-is-gis/overview. Through this 2-part workshop (basics and data exploration), you will learn about the basics of ArcGIS and create a special map using its analysis tool. We recommend you to take both workshops if you have not used GIS tools before.
This workshop is designed for beginners to GIS.
ArcGIS Online Basics prior knowledge is needed.
ArcGIS: To create an ArcGIS online account, please see this instructions page at https://libguides.libraries.claremont.edu/c.php?g=1171259&p=8555912. Students, faculty and staff at CMC have free access to a wide variety of Esri GIS products. To learn more about the other tools, please contact Dr. Jeanine Finn jeanine.finn@claremont.edu at the Claremont Library.
Continuing adding to map and looking at features
What makes a good map?
Importing your own data
Exporting into another ESRI program: Story Maps
Bring Computer with internet connection
Layers from ArcGIS online and Atlas
Open Data from City of Rancho Cucamonga
House listing of Movoto, Redfin, and Zillow