Lab 3 Data Collections and Projections

This week we worked with Projections and ArcGIS Field Maps. For the projections we learned how flat maps are taken from a round object also known as the Earth. From this lab we learned that certain projections create distortions depending on how the map information is collected and the distortions can change the area, direction, and shape highlighting the issues with transposing this information and using it for analysis. In the Lab we show three different projections at the same scale to show the visual differences and including a table showing the difference in area among several counties. 

                                    

Lab 2 Cartography

 This lab was over the basic ideas of creating a map including the essential elements like: Title, Scale Bar, North Arrow etc... We also learned how to properly utilize and choose color as well as the meanings each color represents and how to choose a color for each element. In addition we learned how to clip data and add it to the map to highlight the important information we wanted to show. But the most important part was working with the layout and how to use it arrange the essential element in a logical and visually appealing manner. 

Module 1- GIS- Overview of ArcGIS

In the first module we went over some of the basics of ArcGIS Pro which included learning how to access and utilize the drives. Then we produced a crude map to show these skills and the knowledge we acquired from the lab. Such learning the terminology of ArcGIS Pro and how to navigate the program and use its tools to create the following map in the correct format/extents and successfully export it.

 

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