MAGIC has partnered with Mississippi State University’s Geospatial Education and Outreach (GEO) Project to offer a two-day Introduction to Python with ArcGIS Pro class. This training will be in-person in DeSoto County, Mississippi, just 10 miles south of Memphis. Registration is available now at a cost of $69.00 per individual attendee. Space is limited, so register today and don’t miss out!
Details:
This course introduces fundamentals of Python GIS scripting with the emphasis on spatial data analysis. It demonstrates scripting operations using the ArcGIS Pro and PyCharm editor. Along with the Python fundamentals, it covers geospatial workflow automatization, Python debugging techniques, and designing customized scripts that utilize the ArcPy site package. No previous programming experience is necessary or expected. However, this course requires familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, and common geospatial data formats, including shapefiles and geodatabases.
Topics Covered:
Using various scripting environments
Automating repetitive geospatial workflows
Defining custom functions
Editing existing geoprocessing scripts
Creating advanced, Python-based, field calculations and label expressions
Designing customized stand-alone Python scripts
Recognizing programming errors and learning how to debug Python scripts
Prerequisites:
A working knowledge of basic GIS concepts
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
Note: A Windows PC and ArcGIS Pro license will be provided to each attendee for use in the class.
Instructor: Randall McMillen
The Geospatial Education and Outreach (GEO) Project serves as Mississippi's leading source of geospatial education and technical information for the communities of Mississippi. Supported through collaborative efforts of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the Geosystems Research Institute, and Northern Gulf Institute (a NOAA Cooperative Institute), this project provides training and technical assistance in the use, application, and implementation of geospatial technologies.