Hands-On Basic Spatial Data Handling Using Quantum GIS (Session 1)
WORKSHOP
This workshop was held on 28 March 2017. Participated by four participants, this workshop aimed at providing insights on geospatial data. Three objectives were set namely to develop awareness of the basic capabilities of geographic information (GIS) as one of the research methods, to understand the basic concepts of GIS application and to understand specific ways in GIS application that can be used in a specific discipline. The facilitator for this workshop was Dr Rosilawati Zainol. The workshop was divided into four main sessions. The first session was on the introduction of geographic information system (GIS) application concept. Participants were presented with the understanding of GIS concept before using the application. The second session was on the introduction to Quantum GIS. In this session, participants were showed step by step on how to use Quantum GIS, a free GIS application software. In the third session, the participants learned the steps to create a GIS database. Finally, in the fourth session, a simple buffer analysis, map visualisation and manipulation were shown to participants. Quantum GIS has a limitation in performing the analysis. Thus, participants are encouraged to participate in the next workshop “Performing Spatial Analysis with GeoDa” which concentrates on learning the concepts of spatial analysis.
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Participants receiving certificate of participation from Dr Rosilawati