About Intro to QGIS

QGIS is a free open-source and freely available desktop GIS software that is well integrated with other open-source tools (e.g., GDAL, GRASS, and SAGA). This two-day course has been designed for those with prior experience with GIS but no prior experience with QGIS. The first day of the course will cover an overview of open-source GIS tools, installation, the QGIS GUI, QGIS plugins, working with and symbolizing layers, digitizing new data, georeferencing, and map layout design. The second day will focus on spatial analysis and will cover a wide variety of tools available in the QGIS Processing Toolbox, including tools made available by GDAL, GRASS, and SAGA. The last topic covered will be automated workflows with the QGIS Graphical Modeler. This course will not cover coding or scripting. It will focus on using the QGIS GUI.

Additional Information

INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Maxwell, WVU Teaching Assistant Professor of Geography

CONTACT: Aaron.Maxwell@mail.wvu.edu

COURSE PREREQUISITES: No prerequisite 

WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided digitally by the instructor.

CANCELLATION POLICY: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, July 21st, 2023, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to July 21st, 2023 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.