Imagery, Automation, and Applications

Welcome to the last course of the specialization (unless your continuing on to the capstone project, of course!). Using the knowledge you’ve learned about ArcGIS, complete technical tasks such raster calculations and suitability analysis. In this class you will become comfortable with spatial analysis and applications within GIS during four week-long modules:

Week 1: You’ll learn all about remotely sensed and satellite imagery, and be introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum. At the end of this week, you’ll be able to find and download satellite imagery online and use it for two common types of analysis: NDVI and trained classification.

Week 2: You’ll learn how to use ModelBuilder to create large processing workflows that use parameters, preconditions, variables, and a new set of tools. We’ll also explore a few topics that we don’t really have time to discuss in detail, but might whet your appetite for future learning in other avenues: geocoding, time-enabled data, spatial statistics, and ArcGIS Pro.

Week 3: In week three, we’ll make and use digital elevation models using some new, specific tools such as the cut fill tool, hillshades, viewsheds and more. We’ll also go through a few common algorithms including a very important one: the suitability analysis.

Week 4: We’ll begin the final week by talking about a few spatial analyst tools we haven’t yet touched on in the specialization: Region Group to make our own zones, Focal Statistics to smooth a hillshade, Reclassify to change values, and Point Density to create a density surface. Finally, we’ll wrap up by talking about a few more things that you might want to explore more as you start working on learning about GIS topics on your own.

Take Geospatial and Environmental Analysis as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. You should have equivalent experience to completing the first, second, and third courses in this specialization, “Fundamentals of GIS,” “GIS Data Formats, Design, and Quality”, and “Geospatial and Environmental Analysis,” respectively, before taking this course. By completing the fourth class you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the Specialization capstone.

• Use the imagery in two different common types of analysis: NDVI and trained classification

• Practice with tools to support image analysis using Raster Calculation and Spatial Analyst

• Develop a large processing workflow in ModelBuilder

• Use products derived from digital elevation models

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Course Overview, Imagery, and Raster Calculator
Week 2
ModelBuilder and Other Topics
Week 3
Digital Elevation Models and Common Algorithms
Week 4
Spatial Analyst and Where to Go from Here

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

What prior experience do I need to take this course?

You should have some experience in GIS before taking this course - it's not for beginners. This is the fourth course in the Geographic Information Systems specialization, and you should have taken the first three courses in the specialization, "Fundamentals of GIS", "GIS Data Formats, Design, and Quality", and "Geospatial and Environmental Analysis" here on Coursera before enrolling in this course, or have equivalent experience. If you're not sure if you have equivalent experience, you can audit those courses for free to look through the materials and fill in any gaps. Search for them by name on the site to find them.

Since all of the courses in the specialization run monthly, you won't miss out on this course by enrolling in those courses first. This course will have a new session once you have the skills needed to take it.

Reviews

It is certainly very useful to have an idea about imagery analysis. This course is your great chance to work on your real personal project, with data that matters to you!

The course contents are up to date and equip the learner to face the real world of Remote sensing and GIS. I encourage those who still hesitate to get enrolled to make their decision soon.....

Si quieres aprender acerca de detección remota, este es el curso indicado. He aprendido muchísimo acerca de imagen y creación de modelos para correr procesos en SIG

Spectacular. I am using these skills for risk assessment and I have become far more efficient and confident in my spatial analysis abilities.