Hello, I overall liked the course. Thank you very much Dr. Boyes for making such amazing learning content.

One suggestion: Please add some content explaining the various types of files and its components used in ArcGIS. I felt a little confused over what a file geodatabase held, what were feature classes, feature datasets, raster datasets etc. So if you could make a video about those file types and their components, it would be wonderful.

Once again, thanks a lot, You're a great teacher!

This is a very interesting course and helpful to gain a solid foundation in understanding GIS and maps in general. I had some experience using GIS and have studied geoscience previously but this has really helped build a good understanding of the fundamentals of creating maps I have previously taken for granted.

I recommend this for anyone who wants to understand maps better in general whether a beginner or someone with more experience but perhaps lacking a formal understanding.

First of all thanks to the instructor , he really deserve the appreciation. He taught it in a very efficient manner, explanation is very easy to understand too. As for the course material it was also excellent. I have learnt a lot of things in this course such as, how to create file geodatabase, feature class, vector and raster representation of the real world, base map, digitizing etc....

This course is very helpful towards other GIS mapping or spatial analysis related course.

Very good basic course. My only suggested improvement is to issue an updated version of this course using ArcGIS Pro, given that it has now been implemented across many institutions, and realistically a course on ArcMap is now a bit outdated. Having said that, I was able to do some ArcGIS Pro tutorials, and teach myself to apply the concepts and skills learned in the course, without too much difficulty.

I absolutely enjoyed the course to the fullest. The thing that I enjoyed most, was the fact that the instructor already put forth the doubts the learners may have in mind, while going through the course videos. Explained in a simple and efficient manner, the course helps almost anyone, to explain GIS and its use to a layman. I would love to learn more courses from the instructor. Thank you!

This is the best course to follow on GIS for a beginner. The lecturer makes the subject very interesting and keep the curiosity throughout the course. He explains basics very well and make sure to explain practical aspects as well. I started liking GIS and developed an interest to learn more about Geography in general after following the course. Thank you Don! Highly recommended.

Dr Boyes, thank you so much for clearing the concepts of basic knowledge on GIS and user interface to ArcGIS.

I am well satisfied with your all explanation; most people do work ultimately but partly understand the knowledge on the part of the coordinate system and projection.

Finally, I got clear now from you well sequence lecture. I was planning to join other courses too.

Prof. Don Boyes has presented the course in a detailed and a systematic order. This course has changed my perspective of maps and has given me a skill to digitize and create feature classes in ArcGIS.

I recommend this course to those who want to change their perspective on 2D Maps and for those who want to explore the digital world of Earth and its applications.

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It was a great experience for me to became a participant of this programme. Course content & the way of delivering the content was very good. I definitely looking forward for the next course on this topic. Teaching method of the faculty was excellent and being a faculty i must appreciate his communication skills. Thank you very much.

first of all, I warm thanks for COURSERA and University of Toronto, Thanks Dr. Don Boyes for teaching its is a great opportunity, especially for mine. such a great time we spend here, this pandemic time it is a great opportunity. I learn many things Introduction to GIS Mapping course. it is very helpful for my upcoming study

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This course was really helpful for me to get familiar with the fundamentals of

GIS. My field is in Environmental Engineering and I did not have any idea about geographic maps, coordinate systems, projection and etc. but everything was explained in an easy understanding and interesting way that motivated me to continue the course, Thank you.

I learned in this course the more impotants concepts to start to work with GIS. The meaning of the features, geodatabase, why and how represents things in a map, tools to design in ArcMap and ArcGis, how to save the information, ArcCatalog and many other things amazing about the maps world. I learned a lot thanks the DonBoyes teacher.

It is a suitable course for those who want to enter the world of GIS. Professor Don Boyes addresses each topic without rushing and in a simple way, explaining complex topics with clear and punctual examples. It makes clear basic concepts of cartography and design, a good introduction to the other courses of the specialization.

Excelente curso de introducción, ya he trabajado con GIS antes, por lo que conozco varias funciones, pero me sirvió para repasar conceptos técnicos olvidados. El curso no deja pasar ningún detalle lo que lo hace muy completo, como explicar los tipos de archivos, la escala, los diferentes sistemas de coordenadas, etc.

Tiene mucha base de cartografía que es de bastante utilidad para para no confundir conceptos. Tanto si tienes conocimientos o no en el tema de SIG, tiene información que no está tan clara en otros lados. Lo recomiendo ampliamente. Muy buen curso y bien explicado cada concepto y suficiente desarrollo de los temas.

I loved this introduction and the way in which the professor manages to explain some difficult concepts such as "Projections". The explanation of such a difficult topic (trying to visualize all the 3D background involved on "projections") was excellent! "Projected shadow into a sheet of paper"... Brilliant!

I think this is a great introductory course to GIS mapping as it covers the necessary concepts to start feeling confident with GIS, and you get to start using the software. Also, Don explains everything - even the most complex ideas- in a way that is very engaging and understandable. I highly recommend it!

I liked this course a lot! Don Boyes is really an excelent teacher and he makes every topic really easy to undestand. I struggled in week 5 because it's a lot of information but I managed to learn the basics and I downloaded the explanations so I can consult them whenever I want to refresh my knowledge.

Don Boyes does a fantastic job at explaining the material in a incredibly clear way that is not only easy to understand but also easy to apply towards the final excercise. I highly recommend this course, not only because of the material but also because of Don Boyes' friendly yet professional approach.

The instructor is very clear explaining the material. It is understandable but yet deep as its the concepts and principles for mapping was explained in this course. Also in giving GIS instruction and explanation its so practical but yet we understand the theory behind it and the reason behind it.

DB is an excellent teacher - very clear explanations of complex concepts. This is a good introductory course for someone interested in GIS. It would be preferred if you made the quiz results available to people who are auditting. Other MOOC vendors do. Thank you very much - I learned a lot!

Agradezco al profesor Don Boyes, a la universidad de Toronto y a Coursera por permitirme adquirir conocimientos desde la base, el concepto y el contexto de los sistemas de información Geografica, este curso enfoca el aprendizaje inicial a un marco general base al aprendizaje en estos sistemas.

The course is very good! I was willing for more pratice, but atthe end of the course I understand the importance of having the theorical foundations well known. Altough, it makes a introduction to the software and you can make your first map by the end of the course! It does worth the time!

This course is great to learn the very basic things of GIS. Though this course is mainly theory based but i learned the most important things about GIS. The basics of coordinate system, map digitizing is exlained in details. The course instractor Don Boyes is a great teacher i think.

Easy to follow and long. I loved learning how to use the GIS software to map out features! I really appreciate the work that has gone into making this an easy to use course. The instructor is great as well. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in using ArcGIS software.