#  Basic Intro to GIS 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **January 26, 2024** 

 01:30PM - 03:30PM EST 

####  pin\_drop Location 

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



 

 



 

 **Lead Instructor:** Jeff Blossom

 [Download workshop materials here.](https://hu.sharepoint.com/:u:/s/HarvardCGA/EUr_eW-tXXdGiRTwPQJZvb0B8zE2hM0GNKEFNX7RBHSCbg?e=PhH2JH)

 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&nbsp](https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga&nbsp);

##  **How to Apply**

- For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application here (HUID login required): [HARVARD APPLY](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/cga-pin/registration-cga-training)
- For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application here: [NON-HARVARD APPLY](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/gis/non-harvard-registration-cga-training)



 

 



 

 See also:- [ Training ](/event-type/training)
- [ Center for Geographic Analysis ](/program/center-geographic-analysis)
- [ GIS ](/research-technology/gis)
 
 

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