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TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES
New Course at American River
College, Sacramento:
GEOG
342: Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
TU 6-9:10 pm (16-week course starting Sept 5th, 2 weeks into the
Fall Semester)
This course introduces the principles
and concepts of remote sensing and digital image processing as
it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamentals
of remote sensing, aerial photography, satellite imagery, photogrammetry,
Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and Laser Incidence Detection
and Ranging (LIDAR) are taught. A variety of digital image processing
techniques are presented to analyze various remote sensing platforms.
Introduction
to ArcGIS 9: Two-Day ESRI Training Workshop
Location: CSU East Bay (Hayward Campus)
Date: 09/18 and 09/19
Cost: $850 (two days)
More info
| Registration
form (PDF)
Sacramento State Geology
& U.S. Geological Survey
Fall 2006 COLLOQUIUM SERIES For
more info, download PDF
- Wed, Oct 4: “Reviving ancient
organisms in crystals: Jurassic Park or Fantastic Lark?”
Tim Lowenstein, Binghamton University
- Tues, Oct 10: “Head Water Meadows,
Flood Transmission, and Stream Restoration”
Craig Oehrli, United States Forest Service
- Tues, Nov 7: “Structural geologic
influences on channel sinuosity of the Middle Fork of the American
River near Horseshoe Bar, Sierra Nevada, California”
Nate Manley, Sacramento State Geology M.S. Thesis
- Tues, Nov 21: “Sierra Nevada
Foothills Residential Land Development in an Area of Historic
Mine Activity: Compatability or Ticking Time Bomb?”
George Wheeldon, P.G.
- Tues, Dec 5:
- "Evaluating Methods for Quantifying Volume Percent
of Magma Mixing: An Example from Lassen Volcanic National
Park"
Christina Stout, Sacramento State Geology B.S. Thesis
- “California Licensure and the Geologist-in-Training
Program”
Mike Luksic, Calif. Board for Geologists & Geophysicists
UCR Extension: GIS
and GPS fall classes begin soon!
Complete
course catalog
Introduction to ArcGIS (2 locations,
Riverside or Palm Desert)
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 23-24 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G01
Fee: $420 (includes text)
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
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Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 14-15 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G09
Fee: $420 (Includes text)
Location: Palm Desert: UCR Palm Desert, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr.
Practical Approaches for Implementing Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)
Date/Time: Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 9 (8 meetings)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G02
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
GIS Applications Lab
Date/Time: Wed. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 27-Nov. 15 (8 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G04
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
GIS Data Resources
Date/Time: Tues. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 26-Nov. 14 (8 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G03
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
GIS Project Management
Date/Time: Mon. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 18-Nov. 13 (9 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G07
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
Programming ArcMap Using Visual Basic for
Applications
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 7-8 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G05
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
Using GIS in Crime Analysis
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 4-5 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G12
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
Working with CAD Data in GIS
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 21-22 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G06
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
Principles of GPS Technology
Date/Time: Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (9 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G10
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
Survey Data Adjustments
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 18-19 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G11
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.
ESRI
ArcGIS User Group Locations
ArcGIS User Groups provide a forum for ESRI users to share their
experiences with each other, exchange best practices, and learn
about new technology. These groups are very effective for new
as well as experienced users. Topics range from entry level to
advanced. Each meeting offers a focused, education-based agenda.
Register now for the upcoming meeting in your area: http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/ugselect.cfm
Upcoming
Environmental Training Events from the Northwest Environmental
Training Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program of the Northwest
Environmental Education Council
Complete Training Catalog: http://www.nwetc.org/training.htm
Reduced tuition available for Native American tribes; government
employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP members
Managing Environmental Data
and Applied Database Design
with Microsoft Access Training Series
September 26 - 28, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (courses may be
taken separately)
ExecuTrain of Sacramento
2901 K Street, Suite 450, Sacramento, California
Course Web Pages:
COMP-401: Intro to M.S. Access Training Page: http://www.nwetc.org/comp-401_09-06_sacramento.htm
COMP-402: Applied Database Design Training Page: http: http://www.nwetc.org/comp-402_09-06_sacramento.htm
Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
- A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding
Contaminant Behavior in the Environment (CHEM-403A - 1 of
2 in a series)
October 17, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day)
California State Association of Counties Conference Center
1020 11th Street, 2nd floor, Sacramento, California
Registration: $195
Course Website: http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403a_10-06_sacramento.htm
Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil
and Groundwater (CHEM-403B - 2 of 2 in a series)
October 18 - 19, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days)
California State Association of Counties Conference Center
1020 11th Street, 2nd floor, Sacramento, California
Registration: $350
Course Website: http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403b_10-06_sacramento.htm
Introduction to ArcView 9 for
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Applications
November 7 - 9, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (3 Days)
ExecuTrain of Sacramento
2901 K Street, Suite 450, Sacramento, California
Registration: $595 ($495 for Native American Tribes; nonprofits;
government agencies; students; and AFS, and NAEP members).
Course website: http://www.nwetc.org/gis-400_11-06_sacramento.htm
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