Hello, this thread will focus on a step by step approach to learning the basics of Geographic Information systems. GIS is a system that collects, analyzes and presents intelligent information to solve problems. That is a most easy definition (considering the fact that most people may be hearing about it for the first time)
Feel free to ask questions on this awesome technology or better still, join us on this thread: www.nairaland.com/1498170/what-geographic-information-systems-gis

What platform do u use?

ArcGIS, ILWIS, Erdas Imagine and sometimes AutoCAD land development. Are you a GIS person?

Yeah... Environmenta/GIS support

Pls, wat is the relationship, comparison or differences between geography information system and geography and regional planning?

urchman101: Yeah... Environmenta/GIS support

That's cool! I run a GIS powered Research and Information Consultancy. From my experience, I think GIS is still very vague to most people, what do you think?

Alikaxon: Pls, wat is the relationship, comparison or differences between geography information system and geography and regional planning?

Firstly, its is Geographic and not Geography info system! I highlighted the error because most people feel the word Geographic means GIS is solely for Environmental or Earth sciences but this is untrue. I happen to have my first degree in Geography and Environmental Management so I can relate with you. I have consulted for Business Analysts, surveyors and engineers alike. GIS is a tool that can be used to solve your problems. Since you are a Geographer, bring up a research and I will discuss how GIS can solve the problem. I believe this will help you understand GIS better. Thanks

PalmTree:

That's cool! I run a GIS powered Research and Information Consultancy. From my experience, I think GIS is still very vague to most people, what do you think?

I agree with you.. Guess it's because of the diversity in its application.

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urchman101:
I agree with you.. Guess it's because of the diversity in its application.

I have made it an integral part of my firm's CSR to bring GIS closer to our students especially those in the Environmental and Earth sciences. I believe with time, I will extend it to Engineering and Business students. Countries in Europe, Asia and North America have been tapping into GIS for years, Nigeria must start tagging along, and if we must, our students need to be empowered.

Alikaxon: Pls, wat is the relationship, comparison or differences between geography information system and geography and regional planning?

The relationship is that the three subjects mentioned are all earth based, the comparison is that the GIS is better when compared with the other two because, it houses their problems. Difference is that is manipulates, analyses, stores and produces results or solutions to their problems.

PalmTree:

I have made it an integral part of my firm's CSR to bring GIS closer to our students especially those in the Environmental and Earth sciences. I believe with time, I will extend it to Engineering and Business students. Countries in Europe, Asia and North America have been tapping into GIS for years, Nigeria must start tagging along, and if we must, our students need to be empowered.

Sure, the awareness on GIS capability amongst students is very low in the country. But to me one needs to be enlightened and on the other hand equally needs to have the flair.

urchman101:
Sure, the awareness on GIS capability amongst students is very low in the country. But to me one needs to be enlightened and on the other hand equally needs to have the flair.

Valid point! But based on a recent research that I conducted, I realized that most student embraced GIS even with the little theoretical introduction they had usually in their 2nd year. As for the flair, it comes with the prospects of learning something new.

Alikaxon, waiting for you to bring up the research topic so we can set the ball rolling.

PalmTree:

Valid point! But based on a recent research that I conducted, I realized that most student embraced GIS even with the little theoretical introduction they had usually in their 2nd year. As for the flair, it comes with the prospects of learning something new.

Yeah.... I agree with u. I am also learning and on the freelancing radar.

urchman101:
Yeah.... I agree with u. I am also learning and on the freelancing radar.

Good! That's the advantage GIS affords you. Keep at it

PalmTree:

Good! That's the advantage GIS affords you. Keep at it

Thanks man

Basic GIS training will commence tomorrow, watch out!