QGIS Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to QGIS

  • Overview of GIS and QGIS
  • Installing QGIS
  • Understanding the QGIS interface
  • Navigating the map canvas

Module 2: Working with Vector Data

  • Adding vector layers
  • Vector data symbology
  • Attribute data management
  • Vector data editing and digitizing

Module 3: Working with Raster Data

  • Adding raster layers
  • Raster data visualization
  • Performing raster calculations
  • Terrain analysis

Module 4: Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS)

  • Understanding map projections
  • Setting and transforming CRS
  • Reprojecting vector and raster data

Module 5: Spatial Analysis

  • Buffer analysis
  • Overlay analysis
  • Spatial querying
  • Network analysis

Module 6: Data Visualization and Map Layouts

  • Designing map layouts
  • Adding legends, scale bars, and north arrows
  • Exporting maps
  • Creating dynamic print layouts

Module 7: Plugins and Extensions

  • Installing and managing plugins
  • Introduction to popular QGIS plugins
  • Extending QGIS functionalities

Module 8: Automation and Scripting

  • Introduction to the Processing Toolbox
  • Batch processing
  • Model Builder
  • Introduction to Python scripting in QGIS

Module 9: Web Mapping

  • Publishing maps online
  • Introduction to QGIS Server
  • Creating interactive web maps

Module 10: Advanced Topics

  • Spatial databases with PostGIS
  • Advanced spatial analysis techniques
  • 3D visualization
  • Time-series data analysis