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Basic mapping with MapInfo and GPS

 


 


 


 


 


Introduction: This course equips basic knowledge about GIS to apply MapInfo software for mapping and spatial data management.


Course content: Basic GIS concept; Query GIS database; management, edit spatial and attribute data; View data and information map or graph; Show data and information by map and graph.


Trainee will study MapInfo, GPS utilities, and learn how to combine field survey with software to make a completed GIS solution.

Trainer

GFD leader of GIS’s training team hold Ph.D degree in Geomatics and have experience to use, develop and teaching GIS application since 1995. Other team’s members have extensive experience in survey mapping with GIS and GPS.

Trainee

MAP I used for the people who first approach MapInfo software and GIS.

Skills achievement

    View geographic objects and data tables
    Working with spatial data
    Query objects by logic mathematics
    Seeking objects by spatial operation
    Edit, change spatial and attribute data
    Unite data by joints and relates
    Edit, publish map, report and graph
    Understand and able to use GPS for mapping application.

Main lessons

    MAP I introduction: application scope and capacity
    Spatial data concepts: spatial, attribute, and display
    MapInfo data model: Geodatabases; Tab files; Workspace; Feature types;Attributes
    Geographic coordinates and projection system: projection system
    Data query: select and define objects; Create report and graph
    Map display: Map; Map symbols; Change map scale; Add new symbols, logo to the map
    Examination to finish course
    Issue the certificate


Course duration: 3 days
Training fee: 100USD/seat, please contact for class price.

 

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