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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Introduction to
Geographic<BR>Information Systems (GIS) for<BR>Coastal & Marine
Applications<BR>18-20 June 2008<BR>At the FSU Coastal & Marine
Lab<BR>Designed to provide basic GIS technology & use</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>In this three-day
course—geared for those with little or no previous GIS
experience--<BR>participants will learn how to use GIS to address coastal and
environmental issues<BR>relevant to their jobs or research. Sessions consist of
lectures on theories, methods, and<BR>techniques in geographic information
systems and hands-on activities involving use of<BR>ESRI's ARCGIS software
for:<BR>•Environmental data acquisition and management<BR>•Environmental data
integration and analysis<BR>•Visualizing environmental data</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Fee: $295.
Includes instruction, complimentary copy of<BR>ESRI’s ARCGIS software (one year
trial license), onsite<BR>dormitory style accommodations, continental
breakfasts, and<BR>snacks. Payment is due at registration. Cancellation
after<BR>June 10 results in a $50 charge.<BR>Instructors:<BR>Dr. Xiaojun Yang
(<A href="mailto:xyang@fsu.edu">xyang@fsu.edu</A>), Florida State
University,<BR>Department of Geography<BR>The instructor uses GIS in both
applied and research settings that<BR>involve studies of large-scale changes in
the coastal and marine<BR>systems of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico,and the Bohai
Sea, China.<BR>CONTACT:<BR>Sharon Thoman<BR><A
href="mailto:sthoman@fsu.edu">sthoman@fsu.edu</A><BR>(850) 697-4120 to
register</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Florida State
University Coastal and Marine Laboratory<BR>3618 Highway 98, St. Teresa, FL
32358-2702</FONT></DIV><BR>
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