Welcome to the GIS Learning Centre

Where we go today is determine by the way we visualize our world.

Eric Purdie

Owner, EABP Geospatial Consulting Inc.

Eric Purdie is a Teaching Assistant of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Algonquin College. Eric specializes in creating high-quality activities for use in class to help students learn the skills they need. He holds an honours degree from Carleton University and an Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications from Vancouver Island University. His experience includes 16 years of working in the geomatics field, including working as a visiting scientist at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). 

Program Description

You will learn how to install Quantum GIS (QGIS) with plugins, perform vector and raster analysis. I will walk you through each stage using step-by-step lectures and imagery. This program uses datasets based on real-life circumstances using open-source QGIS software. You will learn the history behind Geographic Information Systems and how open-source (free) GIS software can be leveraged to help solve real world issues.

This program has been designed from the ground up for Apple MacOS QGIS users.

The in-class-demos demonstrate how to enhance, analyze, raster and vector datasets using open source GIS software including:

• QGIS,
• Orfeo Toolbox,
  
• Whitebox Tools,
  
• Blender, and
  
• Blender GIS plugin.

Note: More courses and in-class-demos will be added, including the updated, Ottawa, Gatineau, GPS Survey, Photo Story (Coming Soon).

What is included:

Datasets, Documents, MacOS Software, and Video Demos.

Each course has several in-class-demos.