Aim and purpose

Aim and purpose#

Learning goals of this course#

By the end of this course, you will be able to …

  • … perform GIS analyses using Free and Open Source GIS (QGIS, GRASS GIS, gdal/ogr).

  • … find suitable FOSSGIS tools online and teach yourself how to use them.

  • … find suitable open data online for your analysis.

  • … implement a GIS analysis in a script based, automated way.

  • … use the command line.

  • … use git to track your progress and share your GIS analysis.

  • … discuss the limitations and uncertainties of your GIS analysis.

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