GIS at UCD and on the Web: Mapping and GIS tutorials & courses
Library Webinars
UCD Library Discovery Webinar Series for Researchers
This semester, UCD Library Research Services are running a series of short, 30-minute introductory webinars via Zoom on a range of practical topics to help support your research. There will also be time for Q&A and discussion, so bring along your questions!
UCD Library Research Toolkit for Graduate and PhD Students
In addition to the Discovery Webinars a 6-week lunchtime seminar programme the UCD Library Research Toolkit will cover topics including Finding and Using Information, Academic Digital Identity + Social Media, Open Scholarship, Data Management Planning and an Introduction to Searching for Systematic Reviews
Click on the image above to book & attend any of these Library events
Guides Created by UCD Library
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Creating a Bounding Box for an Historic Irish Map using MapGenieBy creating a bounding box around a geo-referenced map image you can obtain the co-ordinates of the corners of the map minus the sheet frame or margin.
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Georeferencing historical maps with ArcGISIn this guide you will learn how to georeference a scanned map in ArcGIS and using the OSI 25inch mapping series from MapGenie.
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Georeferencing historical maps in Google Earth_Version 7.1.7.2606In this guide you will learn how to georeference a scanned map and save it as a KMZ file.
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ArcGIS Online - Getting StartedThese step-by-step instructions, created by UCD Library, will help you get set up to use ArcGIS Online in UCD. You can start learning ArcGIS Online using the sample exercises together with the files you need to complete them.
Updated March 2022
How to Import a CSV file into ArcMap and Convert the Data to a Shapefile
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Importing_a_CSV File into ArcGISThis step-by-step guide shows you how to display the information in your CSV file on a map using ArcGIS.
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Oak Trees of IrelandThis CSV file contains the data required to complete the exercise in the PDF 'Importing a CSV file into ArcGIS'.
Show Data on a Free World Map using ArcGIS
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Show data on a free world map using ArcGISAdd your data from a spreadsheet (see below) to this free map of the world shapefile. Learn how to do this in a step-by-step way using ArcGIS.
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Number of research publications per countryYou can use this spreadsheet for this practical exercise. This will help you learn how to add data from a spreadsheet to a free world map shapefile in ArcGIS.
Free world shapefile with numerical data displayed
Other GIS tutorials and training
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Digimap Collections : work with map data in ArcGISThe exercises on this page require access to ArcGIS or QGIS software for geospatial data analysis. All resources can be downloaded and adapted for use in your own teaching and learning.
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Georeferencing Maps using ArcMap : a TutorialThis lesson from Geospatial Historian will teach you how to georeference a scanned historic map as raster data in ArcMap.
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GIS-related podcasts and tutorialsGeospatial Centre at the University of Waterloo staff have created podcasts and hands-on tutorials to assist new users with the basics of specific software programs, including one named ArcGIS beginner. Each tutorial comes with a manual and corresponding Geographic Information System (GIS) files.
Georeferencing Tutorial using an Historical Map from the USA
Latest Courses News
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Geospatial MOOCs and Free Online CoursesSearch for MOOC and Free Online Courses from Coursera, edX, ESRI, FutureLearn and other top providers and universities in a wide range of categories and subjects.
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Geospatial Training SolutionsGeospatial Training Solutions offers a variety of courses on GIS and spatial data including using R and QGIS.
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CartographyNext course dates: 16th February - 6th April 2022
Registration closes: 3rd March 2022
Sign up for this free Massive Open Online Course from ESRI to discover how to make maps using ArcGIS Pro. This course shows how to produce engaging maps that communicate with impact. -
Do-It-Yourself Geo AppsNext course dates: 26th January - 2nd March, 2022
Registration closes: 3rd February 2022
Sign up for this free Massive Open Online Course from ESRI to learn about combining location and narrative in one application to better communicate and broadcast your story, create custom web applications that solve problems in your community, and build powerful native applications for iOS and Android devices without touching a piece of code. -
Going Places with Spatial AnalysisNext course dates: 13th April - 25th May 2022
Registration closes 28th April 2022
Sign up for this free 6-week Massive Open Online Course from ESRI and learn about the capabilities of spatial data analysis. It gives free access to the full analytical capabilities of ArcGIS Online. -
Modern Remote Sensing and Image AnalysisIn this webinar from Esri learn how imagery is used in a variety of domains for monitoring environmental change, creating digital twins and smarter cities, and responding to disasters.
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Spatial Data Science : the New Frontier in AnalyticsNext course dates: 5th October - 16th November 2022
Registration closes: 20th October 2022
The course uses ESRI's ArcGIS software and explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modelling.
GIS courses
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MSc in Geographic Information Science - TUDThis brochure describes the MSc in Geographic Information Science courses at Technological University Dublin.
Technological University Dublin
Geographic Information Science
This programme is offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Click on the link above for further information.
UCD School of Geography
The BSc in Social Sciences programme provides a unique opportunity for you to develop your GIS skills through a structured elective. This brochure outlines the modules available.
For other GIS modules provided in UCD from a range of Schools please refer to the Learn GIS at UCD tab.
GIS courses and workshops compiled by IRLOGI
The Irish Organisation for Geographic Information (IRLOGI) is the umbrella organisation for the geographical information industry in Ireland.
All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO)
GIS courses are featured in the News & Events section.
YouTube - Geographic Information Systems
A collection of videos on GIS and all aspects of geographic information from the past few years.
University College Cork
Higher Diploma in Geographical Information Systems
The Higher Diploma in Geographical Information Systems is a part-time course designed to give you a theoretical understanding of geographical information systems (GIS) and practical hands-on training in key GIS software. It is offered through the Adult Continuing Education programme.
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