GIS Case Study

 Select one of the four case studies that were presented in this week’s reading and tutorial. Briefly describe the problem and how GIS resolved the issue. Discuss how the problem could have been resolved without GIS? Discuss another environmental problem that could be solved using an application such as the one you described in your case study? 

 Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Properly cite any references in APA format  

Required Resources 

Text

Law, M., & Collins, A. (2015). Getting to know ArcGIS desktop for ArcGIS 10.2 and 10.3 (4th ed.). Redlands, CA: ESRI Press.

• Chapter 17: Joining and Relating Data
• Chapter 18: Analyzing Geospatial Data
• Chapter 19: Geoprocessing Vector Data
• Chapter 20: Using Spatial Analyst

Article

Bone, C., & Dragićević, S. (2009). Evaluating spatio-temporal complexities of forest management: An integrated agent-based modeling and GIS approach (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Environmental Modeling & Assessment, 14(4), 481-496. doi:10.1007/s10666-008-9151-9

• This research article demonstrates how GIS is used to manage forests and includes calculations such as patch size, number of patches and harvested area. The study points out that there is a need for complex systems approach that uses GIS. Class members can also use the paper to help them complete the week five homework.
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Video Tutorial

ESRI. (2016). Bridging the breast cancer divide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://learn.arcgis.com/en/projects/bridging-the-breast-cancer-divide/

• In this video tutorial, you will use a spatial solving approach to understand differences in cancer mortality rates by mapping different rates and examine how much they differ. You will also map significant clusters of higher and lower mortality rate ratios so you can focus on the most problematic areas. Finally, you'll map selected breast cancer risk factors to help explain the clusters. Skills reviewed will aid class member in completing the week five homework, and include exploring maps and performing visual analysis, calculating values, hot spot analysis, interpret findings.
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Recommended Resource 

Video Tutorial

ESRI Ireland. (2015, March 31). An introduction to how ArcGIS can help you manage your forest data (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAHZBB7NJFM

• This webinar is a tutorial to help practitioners develop skills to manage forests. Skills reviewed include managing forest data (true area, compartments, species, and access points) and track expected growth rates.