Advanced Topics in Geospatial Analysis

Seneca Polytechnic is a multiple-campus public college located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate and graduate levels.

The recipient of this micro-credential has demonstrated the ability to:

• Set up advanced models using model builder using GIS desktop software
• Create GIS python scripts from models and ArcToolbox using built-in functionalities of GIS software
• Use spatial interpolation methods within spatial statistics toolsets for interpolation methods and understand related terminologies such as semivariogram modelling
• Complete a Kriging model using spatial interpolation techniques
• Use data, based on SimplyAnaltyics, to extract demographic and socioeconomic data for decision support systems
• Use ArcGIS Tracker using ArcGIS online solution
• Set up ArcGIS online with data animation, web mapping, and visualization
• Convert a GIS-related problem into a solution using the skills above.
• Present the solution with a demo to an audience.

By providing:

A final assignment in which students will:

Analyze different types of data and develop a solution to a practical GIS-based problem and will present their findings in class.

And by reflecting on the entire process by:

Completing a reflective essay with prompting options from the instructor.