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By markgreninger, on May 28th, 2013  You may know this already, but Google is launching a new Google Maps. They also have online training to get the most out of it. I believe the technology behind the maps is changing – from tiled and cached images of the data, to tiled and cached data itself – this could help rendering, and allow data to be accessed remotely – could be pretty powerful.
Information about the new Google Maps
Full information page
The quest to build the perfect map will never be over, but we’re excited about the steps we’re taking towards building the next generation of maps. Please visit this page to request an invite and we hope you have fun with the new Google Maps.
Training
Go to the page
Mapping with Google is a self-paced, online course developed to help you better navigate the world around you by improving your use of the new Google Maps, Maps Engine Lite, and Google Earth. All registrants will receive an invitation to preview the new Google Maps.
Through a combination of video and text lessons, activities, and projects, you’ll learn to do much more than look up directions or find your house from outer space. Tell a story of your favorite locations with rich 3D imagery, or plot sights to see on your upcoming trip and share with your travel buddies. During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Google experts and collaborate with a worldwide community of participants, via Google+ Hangouts and a course forum.
By vijay, on May 7th, 2013
By Christine Lam, on March 19th, 2013 There is a new tool on the LA County GIS Viewer that allows you to input a buffer distance and select one parcel, and the GIS Viewer will create a buffer polygon. You may then click on the ID in the results window and the parcel attributes will pop up. It’s a simple but helpful tool for users of the GIS Viewer.
The tool is called “Select and Buffer a Parcel” and is located under the “I want to” menu.
http://gis.lacounty.gov/gisviewer
By Christine Lam, on February 27th, 2013 The LA County GIS Viewer is fully running. The objective of the GIS Viewer is to publicize the County’s GIS authoritative data holdings and enable wide access to them through a powerful set of web-based GIS tools. Click on the image below to launch the viewer or go to http://gis.lacounty.gov/gisviewer. You will need to install Microsoft’s Silverlight tool in order to utilize the viewer.
For further information or to download the training manual and see training videos, go to the “GIS Applications” menu and then click on “LA County GIS Viewer”.
Have Fun!
By markgreninger, on January 18th, 2013  I wanted to pass this along if you were interested in higher education opportunities in GIS:
Link to the program
By markgreninger, on January 10th, 2013 Thanks Betsy for passing along!
You can find these classes under “Geographic Information Systems” at the SMC class list
Geographic Information Systems Classes as SMC
GIS 20, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU
• Prerequisite: None.
GIS are computer-based systems used to collect, store and analyze geographic information. This course will present the concepts and applications of GIS using ArcGIS software designed to operate on Personal Computer (PCs). Other related technologies, such as map reading, remote sensing and basic cartographic skills will also be explored.
GIS is the same course as Geography 20 and Computer Information Systems 20. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
2194 Arrange-5 Hours ONLINE-E Drake V G
Above section 2194 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
GIS 23, Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
3 units
Transfer: CSU
• Prerequisite: Geography 20 or GIS 20.
This course emphasizes GIS principles and methodology used in both the private and public sectors. Hands-on applications using both raster and vector data and technology will expose students to more advanced understanding of GIS. Students will learn various methods of data acquisition, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as well as the World Wide Web. The add-on modules extend the analytical capabilities of ArcView and allow input of map features and conversion of feature themes from raster to vector. This course will also provide an introduction to several of ArcView’s extension including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Students will complete a Model Builder to be used in siting new solar sites. Spatial Analysis will include slope and aspect maps, neighborhood and zone analysis. The course will present single and multi-layer statistical operations including classification, coordination, and modeling analysis.
GIS 23 is the same course as Geography 23. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
4219 6:45p-9:50p T BUS 250 Wang Ji
By markgreninger, on January 10th, 2013  Warren Roberts emailed me to let me know that there is still space available for taking classes at Rio Hondo College. We have a lot of folks in the County who have benefited from his instruction!
Link to the page: http://riohondo.isteaching.com/join-us–catid3
By markgreninger, on August 14th, 2012 David Peck passed this along – it sounds like a very good opportunity. Paraphrased from the synopsis:
Investigations are encouraged to propose plans for research about the nature, causes, and consequences of human activity and natural environmental processes across a range of scales. Projects on a variety of topics (both domestic and international) qualify for support if they offer promise of contributing to scholarship by enhancing geographical knowledge, concepts, theories, methods, and their application to societal problems and concerns. GSS encourages projects that explicitly integrate undergraduate and graduate education into the overall research agenda.
Full announcement here: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12570/nsf12570.pdf
Program Title:
Geography and Spatial Sciences Program (GSS)
Continue reading Grant Opportunities for Educational Institutions
By markgreninger, on August 9th, 2012  Warren Roberts wanted me to let folks know that there are a few seats remaining.
- GIS 120 ticket 70552 03:55pm to 6:50pm MW room Technology 102 (first class meeting August 20)
GIS 120 Syllabus
- GIS 230 ticket 70554 07:00pm to 09:30pm Tues / Thurs room Technology 102 (first class meeting August 21).
- This course will need a document (click here to download the waiver) signed by myself to waive a requirement (ET260) which has since been removed as a prerequisite but still remains as prerequisite for this last semester. This Course covers an overview of GIS, working with raster modeling tool, suitability modeling and GPS (Pathfinder Office / Trimble) field work
By markgreninger, on June 22nd, 2012 Passing this along to folks who might be interested in learning more about Census data. Click here to download the flyer: LA County Flyer Census (word file)
The Census data workshop will provide hands-on training to access the most up-to-date data for incorporated and unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County. Participants will also learn how to access data at the census tract, block group, and block levels.
The agenda includes an overview of
- 2010 Census Data
- American Community Survey Data
- American FactFinder Data Tool
- Data Release Schedules
- Local Profiles and Characteristics
The following sessions are available:
- 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, July 16, 2012
- 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
- 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, July 19, 2012
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