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. GIS instructors expect students will have the following skills and abilities before enrolling in GIS coursework.
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.
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.
