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Marcel Fortin GIS & Map Librarian, University of Toronto Map and Data Library gis.maps@utoronto

Explore GIS fundamentals, data, software, and applications at the University of Toronto Map and Data Library. Learn to navigate geospatial data services and tools for spatial analysis and mapping.

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Marcel Fortin GIS & Map Librarian, University of Toronto Map and Data Library gis.maps@utoronto

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  1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Introduction Map and Data LibraryUniversity of Toronto Libraries Marcel Fortin GIS & Map Librarian, University of Toronto Map and Data Library gis.maps@utoronto.ca mdl.library.utoronto.ca

  2. Objectives • Learn GIS Basics: • Data and software • Concepts and applications • Navigate the world of Geospatial Data • Services in the Map and Data Library, University of Toronto

  3. What is GIS?

  4. What is GIS? Google Earth Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Adobe Photoshop / Elements Autocad http://www.geocachingtoys.com/i//pt-gps60-LF-LG.jpg

  5. GIS/Geospatial Vector and raster data

  6. What is GIS? Compile Data (points)

  7. What is GIS? Compile Data (lines)

  8. What is GIS? Compile Data (polygons)

  9. What is GIS? Manipulate Data

  10. Population Density (Pop / Area)

  11. Population Density of Greater Toronto Area

  12. Raster Data: Air Photos

  13. Google/Web Impact on GIS • Digital Information is now looked at differently…people want to see what can be mapped • Increase in geographic data now available all over the web from users • Increase in demand for geographic data

  14. Toronto Crime GIS via Google Maps

  15. Buffers and Symbology

  16. Buffers and Symbology

  17. Proximity Querying

  18. Analysis: 34-36% of homicides occur within 500 m of a Grow Op

  19. Analysis Frequency Distribution by Age

  20. GIS – Where to start http://mdl.library.utoronto.ca

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