#  Basic Introduction to GIS 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **September 4, 2020** 

 01:30PM - 03:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **Zoom**  



 

 



 

 **Lead Instructor:** [Jeff Blossom](/people/jeffrey-blossom)

 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.** See <https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga> for payment instructions.

 Seats are limited. Follow these links to register:

- **[Registration for Harvard Affiliates](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/cga-pin/registration-cga-training)**
- **[Registration for Non-Harvard](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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