Frequently asked questions?

1.      Does this course cost anything?  No

2.      What version of ArcGIS should we use?  I use 10.8.1 now, but anything from 10.3 is good.

3.      Do I need to know anything about GIS before I start this?  No.

4.      How much time should I expect to spend each week on the work?  About 2 hours, unless you get stuck.

5.      Can I use QGIS or ArcGIS Pro?  Yes.  The tasks for each week can be done with those programs.

6.      Do I have to be a college student to take this course?  No.

7.      Is enrollment limited to Pace students.  No

8.      Is the course limited to people in the USA?  No

9.      Who grades my work?  A former GIS student of mine at Pace.

10.  Is all my work for each week due on Sunday night at 11:59?  Yes

11.  Can I get a future week’s assignments in advance?  No.

12.  Can I submit late work?  You can, but you have to email me so I can grade it myself.

13.  What is this course equivalent to, in college credits?  3

14.  Can I submit evidence of completion of my work for CEUs in my organization?  Yes

15.  How do I get help?  I'm not sure how Google Classroom handles this, but I'll find a way to put up a peer-to-peer discussion board.

16.  How can I get the program?  ESRI makes a 1-year trial version for $100.  This is different in every country, so you have to check.

17.  Can I use my organization’s GIS to do my work?  Ask them.

18.  What percentage of people who begin work in the first week finish the course?  40%