GIS III: Geodatabase Design
As with all types of data, without a way to organize large sets of geographic or spatial data, it can become increasingly difficult to extract useful information from the data. A geodatabase offers a reliable way to create an organized collection of geographic datasets.
In this course, you will continue to expand your knowledge of geographic information systems by focusing on the creation and design of databases. You will learn how to create a database by integrating spatial data from varied sources for use in GIS, as well as explore metadata and the ESRI Geodatabase format.
Topics include:
- Map packages
- Story maps
- Geodatabases and map models
- Creating and viewing metadata
- Schema
- Subtypes
- Coordinate geometry and domains
- Topologies
Practical experience:
- Multiple hands-on assignments using ArcGIS
Course typically offered: Online in Fall and Spring
Software: Students will use ArcGIS by ESRI in this course, and the license for this software is included with purchase of the program textbooks. NOTE - a computer with a native Windows operating system is highly recommended.
If you are a Mac user, Esri provides information on installing ArcGIS software natively on a Windows partition using Boot Camp here.
Please visit this page for information on installing Esri software in a virtual environment.
Prerequisites: Completion of GIS II: Spatial Analysis required.
Next steps: Upon completion of this course, consider taking GIS IV: 3-D Display and Analysis of Spatial Data to continue learning.
Contact: For more information about this course, please contact unex-techdata@ucsd.edu.
Course Number: ECE-40247
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Geographic Information Systems
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4/2/2019 - 6/1/2019
$775
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online, Web-based instruction
INSTRUCTOR:
Batchelor, Heidi, Programmer/Analyst, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Heidi Batchelor earned her master's in geography from San Diego State University specializing in GIS and remote sensing of the marine environment. She is currently a programmer/analyst at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory. Batchelor has 15+ years of experience with GIS technologies in environmental and marine applications.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDGetting to Know Web GIS 3rd
by Pinde Fu
ISBN / ASIN: 9781589485211
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 4/9/2019.
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NOTE:
Textbook requirement: Students may purchase the paperback(9781589485211) or e-book(9781589485528)
4/2/2019 - 6/1/2019
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course on the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.