Intro to GIS & Spatial Analysis

This resource provides an extensive collection of lecture notes for an introductory course on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis. It begins with a comprehensive introduction to GIS, defining what GIS is and exploring the concept of spatial analysis. The material also delves into common GIS software, with a specific focus on QGIS, an open-source option.

The course content is structured into distinct parts, with "Part 1: Working with Spatial Data" covering essential topics. This includes detailed explanations of feature representation, contrasting vector and raster data models, and distinguishing between object and field views. Fundamental concepts such as map scale and the structure of attribute tables, including measurement levels and data types, are also thoroughly discussed.

Further sections address GIS data management, detailing various GIS file data formats for both vector and raster data. This compilation serves as an excellent reference for anyone looking to understand the core principles and practical aspects of working with spatial data and performing spatial analysis.