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  • GIS Analysis Methods and Technical Applications

    Credits: 6 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provide an extensive look into the many engineering related applications which may be performed more efficiently and effectively by GIS technologies.

    Topics:

    • The Principal Purposes of GIS; Analytical Methods using GIS
    • Spatial and Proximity Analysis, Buffering, Clusters, Locate Nearest
    • Overlaying Data Layers, Location and Viewshed Analysis
    • Popular Processes and Toolsets used in GIS
    • Route Optimization and Navigational; Accident Analysis
    • GIS and ITS; Railway Systems Monitoring, Road Management
    • GIS use for Capital Improvement Projects
    • Nautical Routing: Waterway Navigation
    • Ambulance, Hazmat, Wide Load Routing and Monitoring
    • Bridge Maintenance Evaluations and Monitoring
    • FEMA and FIRM Maps: Flood Risk Evaluation
    • Disaster Risk Management, Mitigation, Eval., Planning, Response
    • Insurance: Risk Management and Claims Adjustment
    • Urban Planning and Development, Land Planning and Agricultural
    • Gas Infrastructure, Geological, Petroleum, Mining
    • Electrical Grid Planning and Monitoring, Advanced Metering
    • Piping and Cabling Locating, Telecom and Cabling networks
    • Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
    • Supplier Distribution and Sales Route Management
    • Logistics, Demographics, Sale, and Marketing
    • The Process of Geocoding
    • Properties, Facilities, and Space Management / Planning
    • Zoning and Land Use Requirements, Mass Property Appraisals
    • Parcel and Tax Jurisdiction Mapping Educational Applications
    • Homeland and Border Security, Military and Law Enforcement
    • Governmental Election Mapping, Jurisdictional Zones
    • Crime Scene Investigations

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for all engineers whose job description may require a general knowledge of GIS analysis methods and technical applications.
    Publication Source: Based on original courseware from Donald W. Parnell, PE

    Donald Parnell, PE

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