FOR 6282

This course offers advanced study of ArcGIS, involving mainly raster data geoprocessing and the Spatial Analyst extension. Like it's predecessor course(s), the course emphasizes learning through hands-on exercises involving forestry data and application.

You'll finish the course able to tap the unique analytical possibilities that rasters and associated geoprocessing open up. And, you'll finish with advanced skill in spatial modelling of phenomena, like animal habitats and route locations, as well as automating complex geoprocessing tasks.

Among other things, using ArcGIS 10.x Spatial Analyst and ModelBuilder, you'll:

* create a DEM (digital elevation model) and calculate slopes and aspects.
* perform spatial analyses using "map algebra".
* identify "least-cost" routes using cost accumulation surfaces.
* create "viewsheds".
* build models.

Familiar with coverages, shapefiles and the geodatabase, and skilled in ArcGIS 10.x use (For 6284, or equivalent).

You'll also need access to ArcGIS 10.x and the Spatial Analyst extension. If you're on campus at UNB, you'll find ArcGIS 10.x available on most campus computers. If, on the other hand, you're a distance education student taking the course through UNB's College of Extended Learning, you can acquire a student copy of ArcGIS upon request.

Glen Jordan, RPF

Web-based without scheduled lectures or labs.

You'll complete two of ESRI's Virtual Campus courses, a Spatial Analysis and Modelling module consisting of 13 exercises, 3 quizzes, and 3 assignments, along with a modelling project, and a final exam.

* Virtual Campus courses are worth 10%.
* Spatial Analysis and Modelling
* Quizzes (3) - 15%
* Assignments (3) - 15%
* Modelling Project is worth 20%.
* Online Exam gains the remaining 40%.

Click here to find more information on fees for this course.

Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.

Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
Cheque or money order (Mail to UNB College of Extended Learning, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3)
MasterCard / VISA / American Express (Please call the College of Extended Learning at 1-866-599-4646  or 506 453-4646 with your credit card number, expiry date, and the name as it appears on the card. Please do not send credit card information via email).

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