GIS Training: Introduction to Open Source GIS
QGIS Training for practitioners
The training in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) utilizing Free and Open Source Software held from July 23rd - 26th 2018 was successfully completed at Ndejje University Campus Kampala
Areas covered
1- Theoretical basics of GIS (componets of a GIS, GIS data types, coordinate reference systems, spatial analysis, examples of GIS software)
2- Basics of open source software, introduction to QGIS
3- Installation of QGIS 2.18 incl. plugins, installation of JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor) and OSMTracker (Android app)
4- Practical work with QGIS
i) Loading, creation, manipulation of vector layers: Field calculator, labels, style
ii) Loading, manipulation of raster layers: Raster calculator, contour, colour ramps, classification, hillshade, interpolation, polygonize
iii) Map creation: Scalebar, overview legend formatting
iv) Working with Relations (join attribute table to point layer data), importing data from CSV-files
v) Plugins: Profile Tool, Quick OSM, interpolation, OpenLayers, Qgis2threejs
vi) Processing tools: Strahler order, Upslope area, fill sinks, Channel networks and drainage basins, Inverse distance weighted interpolation