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You already know that Geographic Information Systems are about much more than geography.

GIS encompasses all of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and adds the Arts (STEAM).

GIS offers your students an interdisciplinary approach to learning that unites computer technology, computer assisted design, digital design, and analytic problem solving.

On the Way with GIS builds on the introduction to GIS, established in Open the Door to GIS, featuring more advanced topics. Students will strengthen their skills and increase their confidence in a digital environment, while you guide and support them with pedagogy, not technical expertise.

On the Way with GIS inspires students to construct inquiry based learning techniques, developing transferable skills, by using applications of GIS in a variety of scenarios. Don’t just teach your students how to use GIS, encourage your students to learn how to be part of the global ... Lire la suite

Geographic Information Systems are a compelling way to present data as well as offering a learning platform for students to become proficient with a variety of digital, graphical, analytical and technical skills.

Open the Door to GIS offers a way for teachers to use this powerful software in their classes without having to become experts, with freely downloadable Open-Source GIS, QGIS.

Using one of the oldest forms of teaching in the world, storytelling, each chapter offer students a fun and engaging way to learn about GIS, with a weekly story and activity, covering one semester. Students will work with different characters in each chapter to fulfill a task such as going on a treasure hunt, making a 3D map and creating a computer game. Students are supported throughout with easy to follow instructions that encourage their creativity and reflection.

Open the Door to GIS is recommended for students age 10 to 15 years and is available as both ... Lire la suite

Learn how to use QGIS 3 to take your cartographic products to the highest level.

QGIS 3.4 opens up exciting new possibilities for creating beautiful and compelling maps!

Building on the first edition, the authors take you step-by-step through the process of using the latest map design tools and techniques in QGIS 3. With numerous new map designs and completely overhauled workflows, this second edition brings you up to speed with current cartographic technology and trends.

See how QGIS continues to surpass the cartographic capabilities of other geoware available today with its data-driven overrides, flexible expression functions, multitudinous color tools, blend modes, and atlasing capabilities. A prior familiarity with basic QGIS capabilities is assumed. All example data and project files are included.

Written by two of the leading experts in the realm of open source mapping, Anita and Gretchen are experienced authors who ... Lire la suite

Get started with QGIS with this introduction covering everything needed to get you going using free and open source GIS software.

This QGIS tutorial, based on the 3.16 LTR version, introduces you to major concepts and techniques to get you started with viewing data, analysis, and creating maps and reports.

With this book you'll learn about:

The QGIS interface
Creating, analyzing, and editing vector data
Working with raster (image) data
Using plugins
The QGIS Processing Toolbox
Georeferencing
Creating map and reports
Resources for further help and study

The book includes a link to all the data you'll need to follow along with each chapter.

Explore the latest Long Term Release (LTR) of QGIS with Discover QGIS 3.x!

A comprehensive updated workbook built for both the classroom and professionals looking to build their skills.

This second edition is a major update to the original Discover QGIS 3.x title published in 2019. Since 2019, there have been 10 new QGIS releases, three of which were long-term releases. It is designed to be used in a classroom setting or by GIS professionals looking to build their skills.

It introduces the QGIS interface and covers: basic GIS concepts, spatial analysis, modeling, data creation and editing, cartographic design and data visualization.

With improved processing, streamlined workflows, support for point cloud data, development of the Temporal Controller, and improved symbology options, it is an exciting time to be learning QGIS!

The improvements in QGIS 3.x allows this Second Edition of Discover QGIS 3.x to be ... Lire la suite

Learn to master the Mergin Maps platform to collect, share and manage your field data.
What is Mergin Maps?

Take your QGIS project into the field with Mergin Maps. With Mergin Maps, you can easily capture features and photos with your team, synchronize changes across devices and use the power of QGIS to manage your project.

Desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) software gives you the ability to make maps and analyze geographic information. This book provides a foundational level of knowledge for understanding GIS and the open source desktop mapping applications that are available for use, for free, today.

Learn about vector and raster data, how to convert data, interacting with spatial databases, creating new map data, geoprocessing, scripting, and more. Special sections include focused learning on the Quantum GIS and GRASS GIS software platforms but other packages are also introduced. The Geospatial Desktop is written by the founder of Quantum GIS, so you can rest assured that you will be led by one of the most knowledgeable authors on the subject.

Locate Press is proud to bring this work back into print by releasing this updated edition. Originally known as Desktop GIS: Mapping the Planet with Open Source Tools, this popular book quickly sold out and was out of print ... Lire la suite

Bienvenue dans le monde de PyQGIS, le mixage de QGIS et de Python pour étendre et améliorer votre boîte à outils SIG source libre. Avec PyQGIS, vous pouvez éditer des scripts et des plugins pour mettre en œuvre de nouvelles fonctionnalités et effectuer des tâches automatisées.

Ce livre est mis à jour pour fonctionner avec la nouvelle génération de QGIS - version 3.x. Après une brève introduction à Python 3, vous apprendrez à comprendre l'interface du programmeur d'application (API) de QGIS, à écrire des scripts et à construire un plugin.

Ce livre est conçu pour vous permettre de travailler sur les exemples au fur et à mesure. À la fin de chaque chapitre, vous trouverez une série d'exercices que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer votre expérience d'apprentissage.

Le PyQGIS Programmer's Guide est compatible avec la version 3.0 de l'API publiée avec QGIS 3.x.

Now updated - learn even more GIS skills for catchment hydrology and water management with QGIS!

This second edition workbook introduces hydrological topics to professionals in the water sector using state of the art functionality in QGIS. The book is also useful as a beginner’s course in GIS concepts, using in a problem-based learning approach.

Designed to take advantage of the latest QGIS features, this book will guide you in improving your maps and analysis.