Learning ArcGIS 10.2 Basics - Paperback

by Michael J. Wilson (Author)

The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 or 10.2 by ESRI. Over the years, I have worked with various GIS lessons, tutorials and how-to books, websites, and other resources. This book is a compilation of all the various "best practices" that I have learned. My goal is to help those new to GIS and ArcGIS to develop a solid foundation upon which to build. Topics Covered: Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - The GIS Workspace Chapter 3 - Project Management and GIS Chapter 4 - Displaying Spatial Data Chapter 5 - Selecting Features Chapter 6 - Symbolizing Data Chapter 7 - Making A Layout Chapter 8 - Mid-Term Exercise 1 Chapter 9 - Using Attribute Data Chapter 10 - Creating and Editing Data Chapter 11 - Coordinate system and Projection Chapter 12 - Geoprocessing Chapter 13 - Final Exercise