Understanding and Using Python & Arc.Py in ArcGIS 10

 

This course starts at the beginning with learning the basics of the Python programming language. It is an excellent choice for people not having any experience with programming languages. You will learn the advantages and disadvantages of the language, proper construction and syntax. Starting with beginning scripts you will progress to working with built-in data, control flow structures, variables and assignments, handling strings, messages and more! After learning the basics, ArcPy is introduced then incorporated with GIS and geoprocessing activities. You will end with exciting data driven pages!

 

This class is the equivalent of a full 2-day traditional class. You will receive 10-13 contact hours with the instructor. Additionally, as in all Kessler GIS web classes, there is the ability to work with instructor via desktop sharing and you receive assistance long after the class.

 

Live Interactive Web

Instructor: Bruce Kessler

Pre-Reqs: Strong skill with ArcGIS Desktop and knowledge of ArcToolbox. This class assumes no previous programming experience.

Class Sessions:

               7 lecture sessions:M/T/W/Th first week; M/T/W second week

                   (est. 1 - 1.5 hours ea. first session is longer at about 2.5-3.0 hours)

               7 self-paced exercises

                   (est. 8 - 10 total hrs outside of regular class time)
               1 follow-up session on Th the second week

                    (est. .5 - 1.5 hrs to review final exercise and summarize learning)

Cost:  $545

Skills Learned:

What is Python?

Working with PythonWin

Writing simple scripts: variables, list, looping, assignments

Debugging scripts

Working with lists

Describing objects

Working with ArcToolbox: creating a custom tool

Map production using the mapping module and data driven pages

Hardware/Software Requirements:

      ESRI specified hardware and ArcEditor or ArcInfo 10 (sp3 preferred)

Course Materials:

      Presentation slides in PDF format

      Detailed exercise materials in PDF format

      Training data downloaded from internet

      Recording available of class presentation, demos, polls, etc.

COMMENTS FROM THE FIRST TEACHING OF THIS CLASS

 

"Great instructor -- will take future classes from him."

Lynn Palmer

Wenatchee, WA

 

"Excellent intro Course. Perfect teaching style (for me) -- loved the challenges."

Kyle Balke

Geodata Services Inc., MT

 

"Bruce is a great instructor who I highly recommend to anyone. I will definately try and take more of his courses in the future."

Josh Shelton

Pend Orielle County, ID.