University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
A Zoom Workshop
Friday February 7th, 21st, 28th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30pm
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Goal: Participants will leave the workshop series with a strong foundation in geospatial data processing using Python, practical skills in both ArcPy and GeoPandas, and the ability to choose the right tools for their projects.
Workshop Description: Dive into the world of geospatial data with our comprehensive workshop series designed for Python enthusiasts and geospatial professionals. This hands-on course will guide you through the essentials of geospatial data analysis, using both proprietary and open-source tools. Whether you're a data scientist venturing into geospatial analytics or a GIS expert looking to enhance your Python skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.
Workshop Overview:
Session 0: Pre-Workshop Preparations
- Distribution of course materials
- Basic Python coding prerequisites
- Pre-training survey to assess attendee capabilities
Session 1: Introduction to Geospatial Python
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks and environments
- Introduction to spatial data: challenges and opportunities
- Comparison of geoprocessing platforms: ArcPy vs. GeoPandas
- Key concepts: open-source vs. proprietary, cloud integration, and file formats
- Basics of data manipulation: handling NAs, looping, and function creation
Sessions 2 & 3: Deep Dive into ArcPy and GeoPandas
- Data import and exploration (vector focus)
- Visualization: maps, histograms, and projections
- Tabular data handling: summary stats, field creation, and data wrangling
- Spatial data workflows: geocoding, joins, buffers, and zonal statistics
- Advanced analytics: hotspot analysis, exploratory regression
- File conversion for spatial and non-spatial data
Requirements: Participants must have an ArcGIS Online account set up prior to the workshop.
ArcGIS Online - Directions for accessing ArcGIS Online will be e-mailed to you before the event. UC ANR affiliated participants will be set up with a free enterprise account through the IGIS Statewide Program. Non-ANR affiliates can sign up for a trial ArcGIS Online account by Clicking Here or sign up for a free ArcGIS Online Developers account by Clicking Here. Please login to the account in advance of the workshop to ensure that it is properly set up before the workshop date.
If you do not receive an e-mail or have technical issues with your account, please e-mail your question(s) to Shane Feirer at stfeirer@ucanr.edu.
Audience: UC Cooperative Extension Advisors
and Specialists, as well as UC students and public and private resource professionals.
When & Where: Friday February 7th, 21st, 28th, 2025, from 1-2:30pm
You will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the workshop.
Cost: This is a free workshop.
Register: Click Here - Registration is limited to 50 participants, so please apply early.
This training may reach capacity and will have a waiting list, in which case additional registrations' priority will be given to UC ANR and AIFS affiliates.
This course content is the result of a collaborative effort between UC ANR IGIS Statewide Program, the USDA-NIFA/NSF AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS), and the UC Berkeley Geospatial Innovation Facility (GIF).
For information regarding other upcoming IGIS workshops, please see IGIS training or contact Sean Hogan at sdhogan@ucanr.edu