Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Global Mapper

• Overview of GIS and Global Mapper capabilities
• Interface navigation and basic functionality
• Importing and managing various data formats (e.g., raster, vector, elevation)
• Basic data visualization techniques
• Case Study: Setting up a Global Mapper project for environmental monitoring

Module 2: Data Processing and Management

• Data import, export, and conversion
• Managing layers and attributes
• Editing vector and raster data
• Utilizing metadata and projection systems
• Real-Life Project: Importing and preparing spatial data for a land use planning project

Module 3: Map Creation and Design

• Creating and customizing maps and layouts
• Working with symbology and labeling
• Utilizing map elements (legends, scale bars, north arrows)
• Printing and exporting maps for publication
• Case Study: Designing a map layout for a natural resource management report

Module 4: Advanced Data Analysis

• Spatial analysis techniques (buffering, overlay, distance calculation)
• Terrain and elevation analysis (hillshades, contours, viewshed)
• Image processing and classification
• Using Global Mapper for 3D visualization
• Real-Life Project: Performing terrain analysis for a site suitability study

Module 5: Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery

• Importing and processing satellite and aerial imagery
• Image enhancement and color balancing
• Orthorectification and georeferencing techniques
• Change detection analysis using multi-temporal data
• Case Study: Analyzing satellite imagery for deforestation monitoring

Module 6: LiDAR and Point Cloud Analysis

• Introduction to LiDAR data and point cloud formats
• Importing and visualizing LiDAR data in Global Mapper
• Creating digital elevation models (DEMs) and 3D models
• Extracting features and conducting volumetric analysis
• Real-Life Project: Using LiDAR data for urban infrastructure mapping

Module 7: Spatial Database Management

• Integrating Global Mapper with spatial databases (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial)
• Importing and exporting data to/from spatial databases
• Querying and analyzing data within Global Mapper
• Best practices for database management and optimization
• Case Study: Managing spatial data for a municipal GIS database

Module 8: Scripting and Automation in Global Mapper

• Introduction to Global Mapper scripting language
• Automating repetitive tasks using scripts
• Batch processing of data
• Creating custom tools and workflows
• Real-Life Project: Developing a script to automate data processing for a large GIS project

Module 9: Web Mapping and Data Sharing

• Creating web maps using Global Mapper
• Publishing maps to online platforms
• Sharing data and maps with stakeholders
• Integrating Global Mapper with other web mapping applications
• Case Study: Developing a web map for a community-based GIS project

Module 10: Advanced Applications and Customization

• Customizing the Global Mapper interface
• Using plugins and extensions for enhanced functionality
• Advanced tips and tricks for power users
• Future trends in GIS and Global Mapper developments
• Real-Life Project: Implementing a customized Global Mapper solution for an organizational GIS need