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!
Click on the image above to book a webinar of interest to you.
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.
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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Going Places with Spatial AnalysisNext course dates: 22nd September - 3rd November 2021
Registration closes 7th October 2021
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. -
Spatial Data Science : the New Frontier in AnalyticsNext course dates: 27th October - 8th December 2021
Registration closes 11th November 2021
The course uses ESRI's ArcGIS software and explores the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modelling. -
CartographyNext course dates: 3rd February - 17th March, 2021 Registration closes: 15th February 2021
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: 17th February - 17th March, 2021
Registration closes: 8th March 2021
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. -
The Location AdvantageNext course dates: 14th April - 26th May, 2021 Registration closes: 29th April 2021
Sign up for this free Massive Open Online Course from ESRI to discover how location analytics gives organizations data-driven insight that leads to a competitive advantage. This course shows how to leverage the locational component of business data to better understand markets, customers, risk, and growth potential. Perform market analysis; visualize demographic, customer, and competitor data; and share analysis insights with decision-makers using engaging maps and information products.
GIS courses
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.
Technological University Dublin
Geographic Information Systems - 24 week evening course.
The aim is to provide the learner with the necessary technical, analytical and administrative expertise to beneficially employ this technology.
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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