215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

By: Julie Coco, PE

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Course Objective

This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description

215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

This course discusses online resources and data sharing techniques for engineers using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It is for those wanting to increase their technical skills or stay competitive in a world with an ever increasing move towards Cloud-based computing and technology, all while earning continuing education credits. The course is written in a (somewhat) technical nature for the engineer. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect to various GIS servers, how to use online services, and finally, how to prepare maps and data for sharing either among peers, or as a type of service to the public. This course demonstrates the benefits of accessing online web map services through an example tailored for engineers that allows them to follow along using their own computers.

To this end, this course offers background information and explanations for why a user would follow the steps prescribed. It explores the benefits as well as challenges in using online mapping services. The reader is introduced to ESRI's ArcGIS for Server and ArcGIS Online. A glossary of terms relevant to this course is provided for infrequent users of ArcGIS who may need a refresher or an explanation of the new terms presented herein. In addition, the author provides user-friendly tips for how to manipulate GIS services, and directs the reader to other online help options. Sidebar information provides additional insight into the background and current uses of GIS services, as well as server limitations. The course was written with the intent that it could be used as a reference guide for office and field engineers, project managers, and others needing access to these services. Hopefully, it is as interesting to the reader as it is informative. The reader does not need an ArcGIS license for this course, but is encouraged to preview the course introduction for assumptions made with regards to its intended level of audience.

Questions about this course? Email the Author: jtcoco@outlook.com

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(4.3) 18 Reviews

Review of: GIS

Noah

12/31/2022

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Excellent extension course

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David Stolpa

01/14/2022

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This is the 2nd GIS class in SunCam's courses. Out of necessity it included considerable detail packed into a small space. I am not a frequent GIS user and the detail required considerable repeated readings to sort everything out. It was worth it.

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Review of: GIS

James Foster

03/27/2021

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Very good course for those with limited ArcGIS experience.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Michael Bussey

07/23/2020

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Good course for gaining knowledge on ArcGIS for Server, file sharing/publishing

1 of 1 customers found this helpful.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Danny N. Ybarra, P.E.

05/12/2020

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For someone with no experience with GIS/ESRI products, not easy to grasp. Definitely takes more time and effort to understand. Still a good place to be introduced/learn about GIS/ESRI/FEMA.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Paul Beaulieu

04/30/2020

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Difficult for one who has little no experience with ESRI software. Otherwise informative and valid for the professional wishing to expand confidence in using the serveerbased options.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Collin Stewart, PhD, PE

10/27/2019

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A very good overview of accessing ArcGIS web maps and file sharing services. This course does take a bit more time to complete than most other courses. Good reference and practical example.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

David Coley

02/27/2019

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Informative. Not particularly easy for a non-GIS professional, but presented in a way that truly makes one learn the material.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Jeffrey Wuich

02/05/2019

Course provided me with the necessary information for one of my current programs.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Tom Card

11/18/2018

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Difficult. Hard to grasp.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Oswald Mora

03/20/2018

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Good course!

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Jerry Haahr

01/26/2018

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I found this course difficult. I should have read the requirements before signing up for it. Probably would have not taken the course.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Robert Hill

10/02/2017

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This course could use a table of contents. I felt that it was very hard to follow. It seem more rambling that any thing else. The course exam multiple answers did not seem to match up to the course itself.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Dannielle Amari

07/17/2017

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More images and step by step instructions would be helpful. The first portion of the course was very hard to follow.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Jeff Spiller, PLS

01/31/2017

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Interesting course about using GIS.

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215-GIS - Beyond the Basics: Web Maps and File Sharing Services - Part 2

Ronald Nelson

12/22/2016

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a detailed and specific review of available software by using specific examples. I believe I learned a lot.

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Valuable Info!

09/07/2016

Nice job, well written and loaded with useful information

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Web Maps and File Sharing Services #215

anonymous

05/18/2015

Good course and reference for those using maps for reports or communicating project objectives and progress.

2 of 2 customers found this helpful.

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Course Code: 100224-02

Course PDH Hours: 7

Engineering Course Approvals

This course is accepted for engineering continuing education credit in all US states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces.
Ohio rules allow only 6-hours of unsupervised online courses such as this course per license renewal period
Kansas rules allow only 5-hours of self-study courses such as this course per license renewal period

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