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Data Services Class Descriptions

Information, materials, and schedules for all currently offered Data Services classes.
Esri’s ArcGIS Online is a web-based application for geospatial analysis. This tutorial covers the definition of GIS and visualizing spatial data in a thematic web map and publishing that map.
Software:

ArcGIS Online.  Please note that for all ArcGIS-related tutorials (Introduction to ArcGIS-Pro and Introduction to StoryMaps), an ESRI account is required independent of whether the tutorial is remote or in-person. Please request an ESRI account through Data Services upon registering for an ArcGIS-related tutorial.

Duration: 90 min

Room description:

Some tutorials are held remotely and require NYU sign on to access, while others are held in person, without a remote component. Please note the correct modality and location of the tutorial when registering

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of GIS is required to attend. However, you are encouraged to request an NYU ArcGIS Organizational account prior to the tutorial.
Skills Taught / Learning Outcomes:
  • Define GIS and its uses.
  • Explore the ArcGIS Online interface.
  • Symbolize and aggregate geospatial data.
  • Publish an ArcGIS Online map.
Class Materials:
Related Classes:

GIS/Mapping Tools and Services

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps

Additional Training Materials: Contact data.services@nyu.edu for access to Esri E-Learning courses
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Upcoming sessions for this tutorial