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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Fundamentals of GIS by University of California, Davis

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    About the Course

    Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the
    industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally
    integrated electronic software packages of today. You will install ArcGIS on your computer and learn how to use online help to answer technical
    questions. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap. Learn the foundational concepts of GIS, how to analyze data, and make
    your first map. Week 3: Make your own maps! Symbolize data and create an eye-catching final product. Week 4: Share you...
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    BC

    Jun 24, 2016

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    Excellent content, and the assignments were great as well. Even better is that now as I work through my workflows, I now have these videos to reference if I am having difficulty with anything. Cheers!

    MH

    Feb 3, 2025

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    One of the amazing platforms UC Davis provided to the students through Coursera. Enjoyed the course by doing practical work and its submission. I feel lucky to have hands on such an amazing course.

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    Jun 27, 2020

    This course is phenomenally put together. I've done GIS work and taken a college course before, and this was a great review. Nick lays out so many helpful concepts and ideas that took me much longer than 4 weeks to learn on the job. It is a very thorough introduction and I can't wait to finish the specialization!

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    Jul 7, 2020

    Great and systematic introduction into GIS. For a beginner it still was a challenge, but not too much - just on the right level.

    Thank you to Nick Santos for the clear structured lectures. It is a real advantage to get the student version of ARCGIS as well. See you in the next course & best regards!.

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    By Sachinka D

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    Jun 2, 2020

    Very nice experience with Fundamental of GIS course in Coursera. I joined this course because of the Corona Pandemic because there is no way to leave home. But thanks to My university and the Coursera team I learned many new things in this time period. Thank You so much for giving these opportunities.

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    By Jeni B

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    Nov 1, 2016

    This course has given me a foundation to work with GIS, and the program license alone is worth more than the cost of the course. The instructor, Nick Santos, clearly loves his work, and that makes the lectures more fun to watch.

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    By Saul P G P

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    Sep 4, 2024

    Fundamentals of GIS, es un curso que te brinda todas las herramientas para aprender a navegar, analizar y sintetizar tus diferentes actividades que puedes tener dentro del análisis SIG, un curso espectacular 100% recomendado.

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    By Suraj D U

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    May 27, 2020

    The best course on the Basics of GIS if anyone wants to start working with GIS. The instructor Nick Santos fully explained the course very well and defined every essential tool thoroughly. I recommend this course to everyone.

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    By Carmen T

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    Mar 14, 2018

    I am brand new to GIS and found this course to be excellent for a novice. Nick explains everything with exceptional detail and the examples are easy to follow. The course work is appropriate and is a great learning tool.

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    May 17, 2021

    GREAT COURSE TO JUMPSTART FOR ANY NEW LEARNERS IN THE FIELD OF GIS. It is extremely helpful to learn the basics & the projects help any new learners to understand what kind of work is done in ArcGIS.

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    By Adrian H

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    Jun 30, 2020

    Nice course! Thanks a lot to the UCDavis team, Coursera and Nick Santos. The assignments guides are awesome. I suggest just to add a sort of index of tools and concepts. Thanks!

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    By Camila T

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    Jul 1, 2020

    I found the assignments very usefull to practice all the concepts learned in the lessons, and I really liked the last one were we had to demostrate all we've learned

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    By Shana N

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    May 28, 2020

    Great teacher. The only way you can learn this stuff is by doing the work, so don't take the class unless you are prepared to do the optional assignments.

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    By Ritu S

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    May 30, 2020

    This is an excellent course. I have learned a lot from this course. Nick Santos is a great instructor. Thanks coursera for providing this opportunity.

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    By Eric J

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    Jul 8, 2020

    the best course i have ever taken in my entire life. this course provided with the best knowledge and skill i need to progress my career

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    By Kishan P S

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    Jul 4, 2020

    Very interesting course, excellent presentation slides, explanation and appropriate practice assignments. Nicely delivered by Mr. Nick

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    By BELTRAN

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    Jul 3, 2020

    One of the best courses ever made about GIS. Excellent instructor, excellent technique, excellent book and exercises recommendation.

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    By Isaac S

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    May 8, 2022

    Excellent introduction to the world of GIS with actual time spent working in ArcMap on guided and independent mapping assignments.

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    May 31, 2020

    It was an amazing journey. I prefer this course to everyone who wants to improve their skill regarding ArcGIS.

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    May 25, 2020

    My main downside is the Extra readings section. I don't have the book nor do I have the ability to obtain it!

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    By Tysson d C

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    May 26, 2020

    The course added a lot of relevant information that I believed was advanced. Thank you very much!

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    By Sweelan R

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    Jul 1, 2020

    I have learnt a great deal from this course. Very well put together. I'm excited to continue!

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    By Edgar C G T

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    May 30, 2020

    It's a great beginning for someone that don't have idea about GIS I totally recommend.

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    By Arifunnahar

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    May 28, 2020

    Coursera gave a opportunity to learned and enrich myself with a prudent community.

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    By Asha P D

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    Oct 25, 2020

    This is excellent and informative course to get GIS knowledge in details .

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    By Hugo F R V

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    Jun 1, 2020

    es un curso bueno para aprender las bases de arcGIS. lo recomiendo

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    By Humberto G M

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    Jul 5, 2020

    Very good. The course is well structured and easy to understand.

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