Academic Units
2
Section Number
252GIS102
Instruction Method
Online class
Advanced GIS: Productivity, Geoprocessing and Analysis
Online
Increase your understanding of available tools in ArcGIS for many types of spatial analyses, and understand how to choose the appropriate set of tools for different situations. Gain experience with a variety of geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS, discover better work routines and learn how to improve your workflow using ModelBuilder. Review important topics such as projections and editing, and explore many overlooked but useful tools that make life easier and save time and effort, including many advanced editing tools and map topology. You will also learn how to create map books using data-driven pages and ModelBuilder effectively for streamlining analyses and creating an easily modifiable interface for spatial analysis steps that are repeated many times.
Association Credits
American Planning Assoc (AICP)
20.00 AICP hoursSection Notes
This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 20 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and (live) lectures/lab demonstrations, as well as all mandatory live lecture/Q&A session(s) with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures/lab demonstrations and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 3 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.
This course is open December 8 – December 12 with live sessions on December 8, 10 and 11 at 9:00AM - 12:00PM PST.
This is an academic course that will involve graded assignments. Attendance and participation in the live sessions is mandatory to receive credit for the class.
Refund Deadline: December 1, 2025. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.
Refund Deadline GIS Analyst Program Student: 7 days before the start of their first course in the program.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received by 12/1/2025. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Prerequisites
Recommended: It is strongly recommended that students have prior training in ESRI (ArcGIS) or similar software. Completion of Introduction to Geographic Information Systems is sufficient for success in this course.
Technical Requirements
Students will be provided with a student license for ArcGIS Pro. Instructions with licensing and installation will be provided prior to the course start. Students will need to use their personal laptop with a minimum of 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit) that can run Windows 11. Mac users will need Windows 11 installed either using Boot Camp or virtualization (VirtualBox, Parallels, etc.). For instructions see here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/run-pro-on-a-mac.htm
Discounts
APA
APA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
Info Session Discount
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.
AEP
AEP
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.