Courses

General

• MVZ GIS course. Basic GIS techniques and more advanced spatial analysis and modeling. It is intended for biologists with an interest in species distributions, evolution and macroecology.Uses ArcView 3, DIVA-GIS and other (free) programs.
• Conservation GIS using ArcView 3.x - free ESRI module on wildlife distribution
• Free General GIS course, using ArcView
• Ecological Niche Modeling

Learning how to use programs

ESRI ArcView 3.x

• ArcView self-study pages (William A. Huber, Ph.D., of Penn State - Great Valley)
• Free General GIS course, using ArcView
• Tips and tutorials for ArcView (University of Texas at Austin)
• ESRI offers a number of free training modules. You will need to click on the Try It Now button and then log in using an ESRI Global Account. There is a link to create a free ESRI Global Account if you do not have one already.
  • Introduction to ArcView presents the basics of ArcView.
  • Introduction to ArcView Spatial Analyst shows you how to apply basic spatial analysis operations.

ESRI ArcGIS 8.x

• ESRI offers a number of free training modules. You will need to click on the Try It Now button and then log in using an ESRI Global Account. There is a link to create a free ESRI Global Account if you do not have one already.
  • The basics of ArcGIS are presented in Learning ArcGIS 8 and Learning ArcGIS 9.
  • Working with map projections and coordinate systems in ArcGIS presentation.
• Tips and tutorials for ArcGIS (University of Texas at Austin)

DIVA-GIS

• Manual, tutorial and exercises for DIVA-GIS.

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