Overview

Welcome to  "Basic Computer Skills Training for GIS". This course is designed to familiarize students, faculty and staff with identifying and obtaining the computer skills required to successfully complete GIS tasks. You must pass this course before you will be given access to software on Argo Apps for GIS and student or trial version softwareGIS instructors expect students will have the following skills and abilities before enrolling in GIS coursework. 

This course covers the following topics:

• Basic Computer Concepts for GIS
• Essential Computer Skills
• The Internet and Cloud Services
• Email/Gmail
• Basic Computer Ethics

Take your time and work through this course as you assess and practice skills as needed at your own pace. 

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Prerequisites  

Certain aspects of GIS software require students to have sight and hand-eye coordination (certain abilities) to practice GIS and use the software (any GIS software).

If you have a disability that impacts your full participation in a course you've enrolled in, please contact the Student Accessibility Resources at 850-474-2387 or by email, sar@uwf.edu for additional support.

Access to high-speed internet and a personal computer or laptop is required to participate in our fully online GIS courses. 

Working Through the Course

You are free to work through this course at your own pace. Students have until the end of drop/add week to finish the course and take the exam. You will find graphics and videos throughout this course. View these demonstrations to prepare for the final quiz.  The quiz includes 10 questions and opportunity to update answers before submission.  Score at least 80% to pass. 

Questions and Comments?

If you have questions regarding the content in this course, help is easy to find. Simply contact the GIS Office via phone (850-474-3207) or email (geo@uwf.edu).

Your questions will be answered as quickly as possible.

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