Name: Fundamentals of GIS
Brand: University of California, Davis
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (1788 reviews)

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Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally integrated electronic software packages of today. You will install ArcGIS on your computer and learn how to use online help to answer technical questions. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap. Learn the foundational concepts of GIS, how to analyze data, and make your first map. Week 3: Make your own maps! Symbolize data and create an eye-catching final product. Week 4: Share your data and maps and learn to store and organize your data. Take Fundamentals of GIS as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. By completing the first class in the Specialization you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program. Students who need an ArcGIS license will receive a non-commercial, 1 year student license for participation in this course and specialization....

Top reviews

Aug 25, 2019

It was a very good opportunity to learn GIS. Now, I have an idea about the power of GIS and it was totally fun to complete course quizzes and assignments. I strongly recommend the course!

Apr 17, 2025

This course provided a good foundation for someone who knew nothing about GIS. It was nice that an educational license for the necessary software is provided for those who are paying students.

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By Harrison T

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Oct 9, 2025

the course content is interesting, engaging and well-presented. however, there have been issues with missing videos and poorly ordered content and assignments that have made it very difficult to proceed even to halfway with the course. if the missing content and ordering issues are fixed, i think i see this as a 5-star course

By SAMEERA

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Sep 25, 2025

الكويز في الوحدة الثالثة مافيه اجابة صح

By Daiyon K

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Jun 13, 2023

This class needs to updated to account for newer ArcGIS technology. Peer review can be frustrating, as peers have different versions of ArcGIS and cannot open newer ArcGIS documents. Content is not engaging. It would be helpful to have quizzes and activities that directly intersperse with and relate to the lecture versus an hour or so of lecture followed by a quizzes. I do not feel like I was immersed in meaningful learning.

By Carla L

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Jul 31, 2017

The assigmentes after every lesson was step-by-step conducted, but que final lesson was "do yourself", with diferents topic of the class.

They reprove me, but I have no explanation because the class finish at 31 and today 31 they say I have to switch the course. I fell really cehated and unsatisfy and I will not finish the specialization anymore.

Thos was the worst Cousera course that I did.

By Melina G

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Apr 26, 2023

It has been impossible to download ArcGIS on our computers and no attention from the creators has been provided by the creators. Definitely do not recommend the course...

By Hudson H

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Sep 6, 2024

I dont think its best to have other students grade the work because they dont always know what they are doing, it would be better to have a professor grade or AI.