GIS, Short Course | University of Sydney | Sydney, Australia
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520 AUD/full
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About

This GIS course offered by University of Sydney aims to provide a hands-on introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using industry standard software, ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS.

Overview

What you will learn

By the end of this GIS course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:

  • describe what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is
  • operate ArcGIS and QGIS software packages
  • work with spatial data
  • differential between .shp, .gdb, and raster files
  • make beautiful and informative maps
  • geoprocess spatial data using spatial joins, intersections, and overlays
  • develop spatial models (Model Builder)
  • find, download, and use ABS statistical geography.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • Geographic Information Systems
  • ESRI ArcGIS software suite 10.6 (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and more)
  • QGIS 3.1
  • Types of spatial data – vector and raster
  • File types - .shp vs geodatabase
  • Projection coordinate systems
  • Geoprocessing and spatial data manipulation techniques
  • Creating maps using principles of cartography

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS Number: 0026A
  • While no programming is required for this class, some basic proficiency working with data is required.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    520 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 520 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.
  • National

    520 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 520 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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