Learning Open Source GIS: Spatial SQL w/ Postgres/PosGIS

🌐 Explore the World of Geospatial Data with Learning Open Source GIS: Spatial SQL w/ Postgres/PosGIS 🗺️

Headline: Dive into Spatial SQL: a Language for Geographers with Arthur Lembo!

Course Overview:

Welcome to the world of Open Source Geographic Information Systems (GIS)! This course is a cornerstone of our comprehensive curriculum designed to master the FOSS4g stack, which includes Desktop, Server, and Developer modules. With a focus on practical applications and real-world data, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of Postgres 11 and its powerful spatial extension, PostGIS.

Why Take This Course?

• Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn the most popular open-source database, Postgres, with its spatial capabilities through PostGIS.
• Real Data Application: Utilize datasets from Tompkins County, New York, to apply what you learn in meaningful and practical ways.
• Integrated Learning Experience: This course is part of a suite of related gisadvisor courses that cover QGIS, GDAL, Geoserver, and Python, ensuring a well-rounded skill set.

Course Content Breakdown:

1. Getting Started with Postgres: We'll begin with the fundamentals of Postgres, setting you up for success as we move into more complex spatial queries.
2. Introduction to PostGIS: Discover how PostGIS extends Postgres to handle geographic objects, enabling you to perform spatial analysis directly in SQL.
3. Spatial Problem Solving: Learn to solve spatial problems using SQL, working with raster, vector, and attribute data, and gaining hands-on experience with real-world examples.
4. Real-World Simulation: Apply your newfound skills by simulating actual GIS projects and spatial analysis, putting your learning into action.
5. Preparation for Professionals: Whether you're enhancing your current skill set or preparing for a GIS-related job interview, this course will empower you with the confidence and knowledge to work alongside other GIS experts.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Data Analysts
• Geospatial Professionals
• Environmental Scientists
• Urban Planners
• Anyone interested in learning SQL within Postgres and PostGIS
• Aspiring FOSS4g enthusiasts aiming to expand their GIS skill set

Course Benefits:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Designed for a logical progression from basic to advanced concepts.
• Interconnected Learning: All courses in the curriculum use the same dataset, providing consistency and depth across learning experiences.
• Flexibility: Start with this course or any other in the series, and easily transition between them as you build your GIS skill set.

What You'll Achieve:

By the end of this course, you will: ✅ Understand the basics of Postgres and its role in GIS. ✅ Master spatial SQL with PostGIS for geographic data analysis. ✅ Gain confidence in using SQL to solve real-world spatial problems. ✅ Be prepared to tackle a variety of GIS tasks using FOSS4g tools and technologies.

Embark on your journey to becoming a proficient Open Source GIS expert today! 🌟