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Geoprocessing Lidar Data with ArcGIS Desktop

Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Map & Data Library

This workshop will cover using ArcGIS to process Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Attendees will learn to reclassify classified data, extract building heights, generate shorelines, create a tree canopy, and create digital terrain models and digital surface models.

Note: A good understanding of GIS principles and a working knowledge of ArcGIS 10.x is expected.

3D Printing Safety Training - MADLab

Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Time: 2:10pm - 3:00pm
Location: Gerstein Library

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers.

3D Printing Safety Training

Date: Friday, February 22 2:10pm - 3:00pm

Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 1 Below, room B112

Presenters: Erica Lenton, Gerstein Librarian & Mike Spears, MADLab Manager

What's Covered:

- overview of 3D Printing @ Gerstein + MADLab policies & guidelines for use

- instructions for safe & effective use of the 3D printers

- how to prepare a 3D design file for printing

- basic design principles

Questions?

Send your questions to gerstein.3Dprinting@utoronto.ca or visit our website at: http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/3dprinting

Introduction to SPSS

Date: Monday, February 25, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Map & Data Library

This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, but participants will be provided with suggested resources for additional skills development.

Location: Robarts Library, 5th Floor. Map & Data Library Computer Lab: https://mdl.library.utoronto.ca/technology/computer-lab

NVivo 12 Basics (for Windows)

Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Map & Data Library

This hands-on workshop provides the foundation for using NVivo 12 and is designed for anyone who is analyzing unstructured or qualitative data. The focus is on gaining skills in navigating the NVivo 12 interface, setting up a research project, and managing data. This includes importing documents and coding data.

Note that this workshop will be for Windows only.
Participants using the Mac version are welcome to attend but the workshop will only cover the functions available for the Windows version, which are not all the same for the Mac version.

This workshop is best suited for: Researchers, graduate students, post-graduate students, and research staff.

Location: Robarts Library, 5th Floor, Room 5-053. Map & Data Library Computer Lab

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