These tutorials teach you how to draw Geographic Information System (GIS) maps as created by land surveyors as part of the educational program in in the Civil, Survey, and Mapping Dept. at the South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette.
The course materials are for CIVL 1470 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
=0.0= ADMINSTRATIVE DOCUMENTS
-0.1- Syllabus – GIS -2021 Spring
-0.2- Academic Calendar -2021 Spring
=1.0= SOFTWARE: How to download and install for free
1.0 QGIS
1.1 QGIS Windows Version
-1.01- Click here and download install-QGIS.zip file
-1.02- Place the install_QGIS zip file on your desktop
-1.03- Click and unzip the install_QGIS zip file
-1.04- Open the install_QGIS folder
-1.05- Click and open the SLCC_2021_Spring_How_to_install_QGIS_1x0.pdf
-1.06- Read and follow along to select the correct install options
-1.08- Click on the the osgeo4w-setup-x86_64.exe to install the setup program
-1.09- Click on the the QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.10.13-2-Setup-x86_64.exe to install QGIS
-1.10- Click here to download the QGIS_2021 file
-1.11- Place the QGIS_2021 zip file on your desktop
-1.12- Click and unzip QGIS_2021 zip file
-1.13- Open the QGIS_2021 folder on your desktop. This is your working folder.
-1.14- Move the install_QGIS zip file and the QGIS_2021zip file to the QGIS_2021 folder
-1.15- Enter QGIS in the start box in the bottom left hand side of the Windows desk top
-1.16- Right click on the QGIS and pin the QGIS icon to the task bar the desk top’s bottom
-1.17- Click on the QGIS icon in the taks bar
-1.18- If the program opens, then you have installed the QGIS correctly
-1.19- If the program does not open, then you must uninstall QGIS and begin again
-1.20- See how to uninstall Windows program here.
-1.2- QGIS Mac Version
If a student wants to run QGIS on a Mac, I recommend that install bootcamp and install Windows ($60 to $150) so as to allow the student run the Windows version. Another option, but less expensive, is to install Parallels ($80) which allows you to run both Windows and Mac OS X at the same time. The double boot is unlike bootcamp were the computer is in either OS X or Windows at one time. Windows was (and may not now) be given as a free piece of software with Parallels. However, the system is less secure because Windows is in administration mode without a password. The setup is safe as long as the user does not cruise risky sites on the the internet or download free and risky programs. The configuration of Parallels is no simple matter, which the instructor has performed on his computer. The instructor will provide general support for Parallels and Bootcamp; but he does not guarantee resolution of issues.
-1.2.1- How to install Bootcamp on a Mac to run Windows
1.3 QGIS Linux Version
The Unbuntu Linux is a free operating system with a free version of QGIS. If a student is an experienced user, then the student may decide to use the free option; but the instructor does not support the installation and use of QGIS.
=2.0= TUTORIALS
The two tutorial websites used in the class are:
-2.1- A Gentle Introduction to GIS: A reference. for student with questions
-2.2- QGIS Training Manual: the lessons are listed below:
1. Course Introduction
1.1. Foreword
1.2. About the exercises
2. Module: Creating and Exploring a Basic Map
2.1. Lesson: An Overview of the Interface
2.2. Lesson: Adding your first layers
2.3. Lesson: Navigating the Map Canvas
2.4. Lesson: Symbology
3. Module: Classifying Vector Data
3.1. Lesson: Vector Attribute Data
3.2. Lesson: Labels
3.3. Lesson: Classification
4. Module: Laying out the Maps
4.1. Lesson: Using Print Layout
4.2. Lesson: Creating a Dynamic Print Layout
4.3. Assignment 1
5. Module: Creating Vector Data
5.1. Lesson: Creating a New Vector Dataset
5.2. Lesson: Feature Topology
5.3. Lesson: Forms
5.4. Lesson: Actions
6. Module: Vector Analysis
6.1. Lesson: Reprojecting and Transforming Data
6.2. Lesson: Vector Analysis
6.3. Lesson: Network Analysis
6.4. Lesson: Spatial Statistics
7. Module: Rasters
7.1. Lesson: Working with Raster Data
7.2. Lesson: Changing Raster Symbology
7.3. Lesson: Terrain Analysis
8. Module: Completing the Analysis
8.1. Lesson: Raster to Vector Conversion
8.2. Lesson: Combining the Analyses
8.3. Assignment
8.4. Lesson: Supplementary Exercise
9. Module: Plugins
9.1. Lesson: Installing and Managing Plugins
9.2. Lesson: Useful QGIS Plugins
10. Module: Online Resources
10.1. Lesson: Web Mapping Services
10.2. Lesson: Web Feature Services
11. Module: QGIS Server
11.1. Lesson: Install QGIS Server
11.2. Lesson: Serving WMS
12. Module: GRASS
12.1. Lesson: GRASS Setup
12.2. Lesson: GRASS Tools
13. Module: Assessment
13.1. Create a base map
13.2. Analyze the data
13.3. Final Map
14. Module: Forestry Application
14.1. Lesson: Forestry Module Presentation
14.2. Lesson: Georeferencing a Map
14.3. Lesson: Digitizing Forest Stands
14.4. Lesson: Updating Forest Stands
14.5. Lesson: Systematic Sampling Design
14.6. Lesson: Creating Detailed Maps with the Atlas Tool
14.7. Lesson: Calculating the Forest Parameters
14.8. Lesson: DEM from LiDAR Data
14.9. Lesson: Map Presentation
=3.0= VIDEOS
The links to the Monday videos are listed below.
The links to the live classes Webex videos recorded on Wednesdays and Fridays are available on Canvas.
=4= LOUSIAIANA GEOGRAPHY DATA
Download Louisiana Parishes, Roadways, Township, etc