A GIS, or Geographic Information System, is “a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, manipulating, analyzing and displaying data relating to positions on the earth’s surface.” In other words, it’s a way to look at the world differently.

The GIS Centre provides support for Geographic Information Sciences research and teaching. It is the largest GISciences library facility in Canada and it is located on the second floor of the Killam Library. Join us for this series of lunchless learns*, designed to give you a taste of what GIS is and how it can be used. Due to the high level of interest, please sign up for session(s) by emailing gis@dal.ca

Please note that the sessions are not held in the GIS Centre.

Intro – First Encounters of the GIS Kind

Thurs., Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ? Killam Library, room G70

Wed., Sept. 26, 12-1:30 p.m. ? Sexton Campus, C Building, room C300

Wed., Oct. 3, 12-1:30 p.m. ? Killam Library, room G70

Data – So You Want to Make a Map: where & how to find data

Wed., Oct. 10, 12-2 p.m. ? Sexton Campus, C Building, room C300

Thurs., Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ? Killam Library, room G70

Raster – How to Become a Raster Master

Wed., Oct. 24, 12-1:30 p.m. ? Sexton Campus, C Building, room C300

Thurs., Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ? Killam Library, room G70

Carto – Maps – The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

Wed., Nov. 7, 12-1:30 p.m. ? Sexton Campus, C Building, room C300

Thurs., Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ? Killam Library, room G70

 

*What is a lunchless learn? It’s a hands-on tutorial, held at lunchtime, without the food (sorry, food isn’t permitted in the computer labs).