Fundamentals of GIS, Tracy J. Moy, GIS Division Chief, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, 8a-12, $50
An overview of the basic functionality of GIS technology,software, data, and tools. Includes an introduction to
terminology, spatial relationships, analysis methods, coordinate systems, projections, metadata, and resources needed for
implementation, using real world examples.
ArcGIS Server – What, Why, How and Where to Start, Lloyd Heberlie, ESRI Technical Marketing, St Charles, MO, 8a-12, $50
Covers publishing GIS services, management and administration, building applications using ArcGIS Server Manager, and accessing help and resources.
Utilizing Landuse/Landcover with GIS applications, Bruce Gorham, Research Scientist, University of Arkansas – Center for Advanced Spatial Technology, 8a-12, $65
(Hands-on) Examines how the Arkansas land-use, land-cover dataset can be integrated into various GIS applications. Covers
ground-truth data collection, satellite image selection, image processing and classification techniques, and data refinement
and accuracy assessment.
Intro to Geostor & Web Mapping Services, Shelby Johnson, AGIO, 8a-12, $65
(Hands-on) An introduction to search, access and retrieval of GIS data using the Geostor system. Includes accessing the
system via web image, metadata, GeoStor statistics and web mapping services, and the Internet Mapping Framework toolset.
ModelBuilder (morning and afternoon sessions), Ken Wilkerson, GISEDGE, Inc Maize, KS, 8a - 12 & 1-5p, $65
(Hands on) An introduction to the Geoprocessing environment in ArcGIS using the ArcGIS ModelBuilder with hands-on exercises. Learn how to create, share, and modify models for analysis and streamlining processing tasks.
GPS/Terrasync, Buck Defee, UAM, 8a-12, $65
The new mapping-grade GPS from Trimble comes with Terrasync, a powerful tool for GPS data collection. Learn more
about Terrasync and how it can speed up data collection while improving accuracy! Units provided - or bring your own.
Managing GIS Data Using the Geodatabase, Stacey Priest – ESRI Training Coordinator, Leawood, KS, 1-5p, $50
Includes discussion of the Geodatabase from the ground up;
covers the basics and 9.2Õs capabilities as a database and a data
storage format.
Mapping, Moon Pies, & Mountain Dew: Cartographic Design Essentials, James D. “Jim” Besley, Info. Tech. Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kurt Snider, Cartographer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1-5p, $50
The essentials for making a map, including map types, design theory, the design process, elements, conventions, and projections and datums. Includes tricks and tips with using
ArcMap Layout.
The Dynamic Approach to Your Organization's GIS: How to leverage Intergraph's GeoMedia, Malcolm Williamson, Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, 1-5p, $50
Get an introduction to the tools and workflow that can move your organization towards a more efficient GIS. The GeoMedia
family provides robust, dynamic tools that automatically update your maps and analysis as the source data changes.
GPS/ArcPad, Scott Allsbrook, Navigation Electronics, Inc., 1-5p, $65
(Hands on) This mobile field application can capture, analyze,and display GPS information in near real time. Users "check
out" data fromÊa geodatabase toÊcollect and/or update features and attributes, then incorporate edits. Ideal for asset inventories,inspections, incident reporting, and other field applications.
Understanding Surveying Principles & GIS/Surveying Collaboration, John Burton, PLS, CFM Randy Puckett
ADEQ, 1-5p, $65
(Hands-on) Learn the basic types of land descriptions, reasons for apparent and real overlaps and gaps in land descriptions,
and get an introduction to the Geographic Coordinate Database. Also covers the role of the surveyor, representation vs.
determination, monuments, elevations, conversions of data, GPS derived heights, and field exercises.