Intro to GIS - Summer 10 week course at AB Tech

A-B Tech is offering 2 sections of GIS 111 - Introduction to GIS this summer. One course will be online and one course is seated an meets Tues/Thursday mornings at 8am - 10:50am.

The online course will, as always, require a very motivated and self-directed type learner. Is online right for you? Check out the A-B Tech Distance Education FAQ to answer your questions.

Classes begin May 26th and end August 4th.

This is a great opportunity to get started with the GIS Certificate at A-B Tech this summer. Once you get the Introduction to GIS class you'll be ready for the next 2 in the certificate.

Registration starts May 4th. Call or email to get signed up.

Pete Kennedy
pkennedy ( at) abtech.edu
828.254.1921 x289

A-B Tech Summer Intro to GIS classes

Get started with your GIS certificate in a short 10 week summer session. You can take GIS 111 - Introduction to GIS online or during the day in a traditional seated class. Call or email me with questions or to sign up.

Pete Kennedy
pkennedy@abtech.edu
828.254.1921 x289

ESRI Authorized Introduction to ArcGIS class

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Balsam Computer Technology Center

offered through Continuing Education

This course provides the foundation for becoming a successful ArcGIS user. Students learn fundamental GIS concepts and become familiar with the range of functionality available in ArcGIS. Attendance at the first class is required. Pete Kennedy, Instructor (16 hrs) No fee exemption

Those completing this course will be able to:

• Describe the structure of ArcGIS Desktop software.
• Display geographic data.
• Query a GIS database.
  
• Edit geographic data.
  
• Associate tables using joins and relates.
  
• Create maps, reports, and graphs.
  

Total Registration Fee: $450.00

Tue/Thu, Feb 24 - Mar 19, 04:00PM - 06:00PM

Course #: SEF-7448-521

To register and play for classes

http://www.abtech.edu/ce/registration/default.asp

Questions specifc to the class email Pete Kennedy at pkennedy(at) abtech.edu or call 828.254.1921 x289

GIS for Real-Estate Class

New GIS Certificate underway at AB Tech

Interested in how you can use GIS to better do your job or just wondering what all the buzz is about? Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is now offering a 4-course certificate in GIS. The current course offerings can be seen below.

GIS 111 - Introduction to GIS
GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping
GIS 215 - GIS Data Models
and one of the following other courses:
CIS 110 - Computer concepts
CIS 115 - Introduction to Programming and logic or
DBA 110 - Database Concepts

AB Tech is taking a unique approach to teaching Geospatial Technology by offering classes in the Computer Information Technology Department. This approach will allow GIS, GPS and other related technologies to be taught in the broader context of information systems while capitalizing on existing programs and certificates already at the college in Web Technologies, Database Technologies, and Interactive Multimedia. This certificate provides a strong foundation in Geospatial Technologies with more classes planned in the Database, Web and Multimedia programs.

Come take GIS from ESRI Authorized Instructors and Trimble Certified Trainers at AB Tech!

See the fall schedule of GIS classes below -

For more information.... see our blog below

AB Tech GIS Blog

or you could always call, email or stop by with any questions!

pkennedy (at) abtech.edu

828.254.1921 x289