Summary
This intermediate level event focuses on using QGIS as a tool for data analysis and producing more complex maps accurately and efficiently. The course offers ideal progression from the entry level QGIS training and includes some pre-event work to help ensure all delegates have a similar level of QGIS knowledge prior to attendance. The course is run by Matt Davies.
Description
Sessions will explore how to quickly and efficiently digitise complex maps and how to correct digitising errors using a range of QGIS tools and plugins. Users will be shown how to georeference scanned maps for use in QGIS and how to download Open Street Maps so they can use their own maps to create backdrops for their project.
Much of the event focuses on using QGIS as a tool for data analysis including querying data to create subsets of features from layers and analysing spatial relationships between features. For example we show how buffering and nearest neighbour analysis can be used to establish how far a bat roost is from key features in the landscape.
The event is suitable for anyone who is proficient at basic map production (e.g. habitat maps) and wishes to use QGIS for more advanced tasks such as producing complex maps and for analysing environmental data. The training consolidates and builds on many of the topics introduced in the entry level QGIS training. Ideally delegates will have attended an introductory course and should be familiar with all basic functions including loading vector and raster data, basic symbology including categorizing data, basic point, line and polygon digitizing and using the Print Composer to create maps.
The event will combine demonstration with exercises to consolidate learning after every session. There will be some pre-event work to help to ensure all delegates have a similar level of QGIS knowledge prior to attendance.
Delegates should bring their own laptop pre-loaded with QGIS and relevant plug ins. Further details will be provided prior to the training.
Who Should Attend?
Ecological Consultants, Wildlife Trusts, Land Managers, Rangers, Statutory Agency staff, conservation practitioners, students.
Knowledge Level
Beginner – Intermediate
Prior Knowledge
Attendees should have attended the Introduction to QGIS training and / or hold a good basic working knowledge of QGIS including the ability to carry out the following operations: create projects from existing vector and raster data, symbolise layers, digitise points, lines and polygons, create vector data from GPS/Excel files, use Print Composer to create maps.
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate data from and export data to other GIS systems, AutoCAD and GPS and use table Joins to link existing shapefiles with spreadsheets
- Analyse ecological data by using geoprocessing tools including buffering around features and carrying out nearest neighbour analysis
- Interrogate ecological data by carrying out queries using a combination of Spatial Query, Select by expression & Field Calculator
- Reduce and resolve vector topology problems such as polygon gaps, overlaps and slivers using Snapping, Validity Checker and the QGIS GRASS plugin
- Georeference scanned maps and other raster data for use in QGIS
- Improve speed and accuracy of digitising polygons using Advanced Digitising Tools
- Download and use data from free Web Mapping and Feature Services (WMS/WFS) including Open Street Map
Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided throughout each day of training. Lunch is not provided.
Tickets
| Tickets | Person(s) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird CIEEM Member Ticket (Price valid from 04/02/2018 to 21/03/2018 inclusive) |
1 | £180.00 |
| Early Bird Non Member Ticket(Price valid from 04/02/2018 to 21/03/2018 inclusive ) | 1 | £320.00 |
| CIEEM Member Ticket | 1 | £220.00 |
| Non Member Ticket | 1 | £360.00 |