ES406 GIS Online Training Modules

E406 Geographic Information Systems Online Training Modules

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES406 Class Syllabus - Python Scripting (Spring 2023)

WOU Final Exam Schedule

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Spring 2023 ES406 Python Week 1 to 3 Class Announcements: Welcome to ES406 Python Scripting for GIS with Dr. Taylor!

Spring 2023 ES406 Weekly Zoom Meeting Check-In Standing Meeting - Tuesday afternoons 4:30 PM [weekly status reports, problem solving, general discussion on class topics]

VIRTUAL OFFICE MEETING URL (Taylor Zoom Personal Room):
Click Here for Taylor Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 827 366 6289 Passcode: 699588

Python for Everyone ESRI Training Connection Instructions (Spring 2023)

Python for Everyone Training Data (*.zip file, extract to C:\EsriTraining folder on hard drive or network drive)

Spring 2023 Assignment Checklist
Week 1-2-3 - Welcome / Introductory Team Building (Getting Connected to WOU MyESRI Organizational Account)

Connect to ESRI Site and Enroll in ESRI Python for Everyone Web-based training course (select option compatible with ArcGIS vers 10.5)

Week 3 - Complete ESRI Python for Everyone Training Course (Training Products and Certificate of Completion due for Canvas Upload by Monday April 24, 11 PM)

Week 4 - ESRI Training Course: "Python Scripting for Map Automation" (Training Products and Certificate of Completion due for Canvas Upload by Monday May 1, 11 PM)

Connect to ESRI Site and Enroll in ESRI Web-based training course (select option compatible with ArcGIS ver. 10.5)

MyESRI link to training catalog course: Python Scripting for Map Automation

Week 5 - Python for ArcGIS "Chapter 1 Intro Python" and "Chapter 2 Geoprocessing ArcGIS" Review (Week 5 Assignments Due via Canvas Upload by Monday May 8, 11 PM)
Week 6 - Python for ArcGIS "Chapter 3 Python Window" Review (Week 5 Assignments Due via Canvas Upload by Monday May 15, 11 PM)
Week 7 - Python for ArcGIS "Chapter 4 Python Fundamentals" (Week 6 Assignments Due via Canvas Upload by Monday May 22, 11 PM)
Weeks 8-9 - Python for ArcGIS "Chapter 5 Geoprocessing with Python" (Week 8-9 Assignments Due via Canvas Upload by Monday June 5, 11 PM)
Week 10 - Python for ArcGIS "Chapter 6 Exploring Spatial Data" (Week 10 Assignments Due via Canvas Upload by Monday June 12, 11 PM)

Python for ArcGIS Text Chapters (Spring 2023)

Ch. 1 Intro to Python Reading

Exercise 1 Tutorial

Exercise 1 Data (readme.txt)

Ch. 2 Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Reading

Exercise 2 Tutorial

Exercise 2 Data (*.zip compressed data files)

Ch. 3 Python Window Reading

Exercise 3 Tutorial

Exercise 3 Data (*.zip compressed data files)

Ch. 4 Python Fundamentals Reading

Exercise 4 Tutorial

Exercise 4 Data (readme.txt)

Ch. 5 Geoprocessing Using Python Reading

Exercise 5 Tutorial

Exercise 5 Data (*.zip compressed data files)

Ch. 6 Exploring Spatial Data

Exercise 6 Tutorial

Exercise 6 Data (*.zip compressed data files)

Python for ArcGIS Solutions / Answer Keys to Tutorial Exercises

Click Here to Go to WOU Portal for Canvas Access and ES406 Assignment Submission

Python Scripting Tutorial (Spring 2021)

Getting Started Python Installation and Tutorial Data

Python Scripting for GIS ReadMe Getting Started File Download / Installation Instructions (*.txt)

Python Tutorial Data Self Extracting (Windows instructions: rt-click "save link as", download, run as administrator, save tutorial data to local hard drive)

Python Engine Version 3.11.2 64 bit (Windows instructions Step 1 - Install First: rt-click "save link as", download, install run as administrator)

PySripter IDE Version 4.2.5 64 bit (Windows instructions Step 2 - Install Second: rt-click "save link as", download, install run as administrator)

Appendix Resources

Appendix A. Using IDE for Python Scripting (Getting Started)

Python Tutorial Chapter 1: Labeling and Field Calculations

Tutorial 1-1. Introduction, Label Formats (*.pdf) (NOTE: 2-3 hrs to complete)

Tutorial 1-2. Label Dialogue (*.pdf) (NOTE: 2-3 hrs to complete)

Tutorial 1-3. Field Calculator (*.pdf)

Tutorial 1-4. Field Dialogue (*.pdf)

Tutorial 1-5. Date Formats (*.pdf)

Python Tutorial Chapter 2: Writing Stand Alone Scripts

Tutorial 2-1. Working with Python (*.pdf) (NOTE: 2-3 hrs to complete)

Tutorial 2-2. Geoprocessing (*.pdf) (NOTE: 2-3 hrs to complete)

Tutorial 2-3. Multiple Geoprocessing Tasks (*.pdf) (NOTE: ~3-4 hrs to complete Spring 2021; Troy ran into run-time errors)

Tutorial 2-4. While Statements (*.pdf)

Tutorial 2-5. Lists (*.pdf)

Tutorial 2-6. Script Tools (*.pdf)

Tutorial 2-7. Cursors (*.pdf)

Tutorial 2-8. Loops (*.pdf)

Tutorial 2-9. Custom Toolbars (*.pdf)

Python Tutorial Chapter 3: ArcPy Module

Tutorial 3-1. Map Documents (*.pdf) (Note: ~4 hrs to complete, good tutorial creating toolbox with map automation)

Tutorial 3-2. Map Extent (*.pdf)

Note: Tutorial 3-2 Error Record - Failed to Execute (SelectByLayer)

Tutorial 3-3. Map Series (*.pdf)

Python Tutorial Chapter 4: Toolboxes

Tutorial 4-1. Toolboxes(*.pdf) [Note: tutorial cross-linked to Tutorial 2-4]

Tutorial 4-2. Validation (*.pdf)

Tutorial 4-3. Dependencies (*.pdf)

Class Notes / Introduction to GIS

The class notes are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Acrobat Reader is invoked as a plug-in within the web browser environment. It is available on most machines at WOU. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by returning to Taylor's Home Page

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

A Review of Topographic Map Principles

Reading on Mean Sea Level and the Geoid

Introduction to ESRI ArcGIS Software

Taylor's Choice - Glossary of Selected GIS Terms and Concepts

Link to ESRI GIS Glossary of Terms

New reference resource: Overview of Key ArcGIS Files and File Extensions (reference sheet)

New:ArcGIS 10.1 Tips, Shortcuts and Hot Buttons

Map Projections

Oregon Lambert Custom Map Projections (from Oregon Geospatial Web Site)

Overview of Projections and Datums (from SeisSoft website)

World Projections Reference List - ArcGIS 9.3 (*.pdf)

Oregon Map Projection: Instructions for Converting from NAD1983_HARN to UTM Zone 10 N NAD 1927 (for use with OLC Lidar data)

World Projections Reference List - ArcGIS 9.3 (*.doc)

Youtube Link: Working with Map Projections and Coordinate Systems in ArcGIS

Vector Data Structures and Input
Raster Data Structures

Overview of GIS Metadata Standards

FGDC National Metadata Standards (Guidance Document)

Class notes - introduction to database management systems (DBMS)

Youtube Link: Introduction to Geodatabases in ArcGIS

Introduction to Data Editing Tools in ArcGIS

New:ArcGIS Training Video - Getting Started with Editing

Identifying and Managing Special Data File Types

DEM Example (Laurel Mountain Quad)(*.zip)

Grid Example (*.zip)

1-m Lidar DEM Example HJ Andrews (*.zip; ESRI Grid Format)

Monmouth-Independence 1-m Bare Earth DEM (ESRI Grid format)

Quick Start Guide to Creating Shape Files and Geoprocessing

ESRI Video: Overview of Geoprocessing

Monmouth Quad DRG (*.zip; raster; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Monmouth Quad DEM (*.zip; raster; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Monmouth Quad Geology (*.zip; shapefile; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Monmouth Quad Geology Southern Half (*.zip; shapefile; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Luckiamute Watershed Subbasins (*.zip; shapefile; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Lewisburg Quad DEM (*.zip; raster; UTM Zone10N NAD1927 meters)

Introduction to Raster Analysis

ESRI Training Video: Introduction to Spatial Analyst Extension

Overview of LIDAR Topographic Survey Methods (Hill et al., 2000)

LIDAR Seminar Summary Notes: OSU, April 28, 2009 (Faux-Watershed Sciences)

Monmouth-Independence 1-m Bare Earth DEM (ESRI Grid format)

Basics of Lidar Data Processing Using ArcGIS

LIDAR Mapping Fact Sheet

Link to WOU Lidar Resource Page

Class Slide Shows

Introduction to GIS Concepts

Map Elements

Vector and Raster Data Models

Map Projections

Data Errors and Topological Editing

Introduction to Data Analysis

Introduction to Image Analysis

Geographic Position Systems and GIS Technology

Cartography and Map Design

Introduction to LIDAR Mapping Technology

Additional Reading (Clarke, 2003)

Introduction to GIS Concepts

GIS Data Formats

Map Projections and Scales

Databases

Making Maps

Spatial Analysis

Data Entry

GIS Software Platforms

GIS Case Studies

Digital Class Portfolio Instructions

Upload Instructions:

(1) Clicking on the link at the end of this section will take you to a web-based course management software called "Moodle".
(2) Once at the site, choose the "Login" option at the upper right of the page.
(3) Enter your WOU student server username (the one you use for WOU email or to get to your "H:\" drive).
(4) Enter the last four digits of your student ID V-no. for the password (unless if you have already changed it).
(5) Once you are logged in, look for the "Change Password" icon...but DON'T FORGET IT.
(6) Scroll down your list of online classes to ES473 Environmental Geology; you are automatically enrolled in the Moodle course with your class registration.
(7) Scroll to the topic/assignment section, and begin the submission process.
(9) Make sure you print hard copies and make back-up files of your lab report materials; save back up files!

Note: Pay attention to the availability and due dates.

Click Here to Go to Moodle and the ES322 Class Page

Instructions for Making Acrobat PDF Files and Compiling a Digital Lab Report

Procedures for Compiling Digital Class Portfolio

Digital Class Porfolio Model Work Sample

E406 Geographic Information Systems Online Training Modules

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

Bulletin Board **Check Here for Class News and Events**

Python for ArcGIS Text Chapters (Spring 2023)

Python Scripting Tutorial (Spring 2021)

ES406 By Arrangment Forms and Documents

WOU ArcGIS Software Access

ESRI Virtual Campus Training and Class Access

Class Notes / Introduction to GIS

Class Slide Shows

Additional Reading (Clarke, 2003)

Digital Class Portfolio Instructions

Archived Class Announcements

Bulletin Board Check Here for Class News and Events