Introduction to QGIS for ecologists

Introduction to QGIS for Ecologists

An introduction to QGIS for ecologists is for anyone who needs to produce habitat maps using GIS. After taking this course you will be able to produce a variety of maps and analyse data, to help you write accurate, evidence based ecological reports.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome!
2. How to use this course
3. Before we begin...
4. Course agenda
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1. Installing and configuring QGIS
1. Introduction to GIS file formats
1. Introducing the QGIS Interface
1. Coordinate reference systems
1. Introducing some of the basic tools
1. Exploring attribute tables
1. Symbology
2. Test your learning - Exercise 1
1. Labels
1. Basic digitising
1. Advanced digitising
2. Test your learning - Exercise 2
1. Quality control
1. Plotting coordinate data
1. Field Calculator
1. Introduction to queries
1. Print layout
2. Test your learning - Exercise 3
1. Course consolidation
2. Test your learning - Exercise 4
1. Resources
1. Review of course and next steps
2. Before you go: Feedback for Introduction to QGIS for Ecologists
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About this course

£180.00
29 lessons
2.5 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Paul Losse

Paul has worked as a Conservation Officer and Senior Specialist (land management and conservation) for English Nature and Natural England for 10 years. His roles have included providing advice to land owners on ecology, wildlife legislation and conservation land management and carrying out habitat surveys. He has provided training and guidance to developers and local authorities on cases where nature conservation and protected species issues arise. Paul also had nine years experience as a training consultant in the public sector.