Courses

OSUN Themes: Liberal Arts and Sciences; Sustainability and Climate

Mapping the World with QGIS. This course is at full capacity and is no longer accepting applications.

Term: September 18, 2024 – December 4, 2024
Levels: 300-Level; 400-Level; Masters-Level
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:45 AM - 4:10 AM EDT
Instructor: Viktor Lagutov, American University of Central Asia, Central European University
The course will introduce QGIS, the most popular open-source free GIS package, and its use for geospatial data visualization (mapping). Participants will develop basic understanding of spatially referenced data and familiarize themselves with GIS mapping principles. The online sessions followed by individual work will equip participants with both theoretical understanding and practical skills in visualizing societal and environmental phenomena.
Prerequisites: No experience in GIS is required, but basic computer skills are expected.
Credits: 2 US / 4 ECTS