Basic Intro to GIS

Date: 

Friday, January 26, 2024, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

CGIS South, room S020 (Belfer Case Study Room) or Online via Zoom

Lead Instructor: Jeff Blossom

Download workshop materials here.

This workshop is offered every semester as a basic introduction to GIS. The topics covered are:

1. What is GIS, mapping, and spatial data.
2. GIS data types  and file formats.
3. GIS analysis, problem solving, and case studies.

Learning objectives

  • To gain an understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used.
  • To practice using WEB GIS and Desktop GIS.

The 2-hour program is free for people with a valid Harvard ID. For others there is a $100 registration fee. For payment instructions see: https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga 

How to Apply

  • For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application here (HUID login required): HARVARD APPLY
  • For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application here: NON-HARVARD APPLY