Introductory Course.

A three day introductory course will be held March 9-11th, 2010 in collaboration with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension.

March 9, 10, 11, 2010
8:30am to 4:00pm (daily)

ATTENTION: Band Managers, Lands Managers, Environment Managers & Infrastucture Managers Limited to 20 Alberta First Nations Participants.

Topics:

• What is GIS?
• Fundamentals of GIS
  
• Storing Geographic Data
• Basic GIS Operations
• Coordinate Systems
• Projections

Participants must achieve a passing grade on the course examination to obtain a certificate from TSAG along with a letter from the U of A indicating course recognition for Course 4272 Fundamentals of GIS. Course credit can be applied to the Environmental Resource Management Certificate Program at the U of A. NOTE: There is NO COST to attend the GIS Course! (whis is normally $515.00) Lunch is included. Participants are responsible for travel and accomodation costs, as well as making their own arrangements. NO SHOWS will be charged the full course fees.

Course Poster (PDF)

Registration Form (PDF)

Fax registration forms to TSAG @ 780-483-8632. For more information please contact Mark Harrison or Denise Verreault at TSAG office 780-483-8601. TSAG will confirm registration.