Geographic Information Systems Lab

OIT's Student Technology Services group, in conjunction with the Nicholas School of the Environment, provides ArcGIS 9.1 in the OIT Bostock Lower Level lab. Tutorials and lab assistance are available during the Fall and Spring semesters.

What are Geographic Information Systems?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are ways to organize and analyze data from a spatial perspective.

Potential uses for GIS software

• conservation and resource management
• demographic analysis
• city and regional planning
• interactive mapping

GIS Data Sources

• ESRI
• GISDataDepot
• Geodata.gov
• USGS

Location

OIT Bostock Lower Level

 Old Chemistry 01

Need help?

A student worker is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-6pm to assist with GIS-related questions. To contact, please email: gishelp@nicholas.duke.edu.