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The Exploring ArcMap 10.5 textbook explains the concepts and principles of GIS through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. The book enables the users to harness the power of GIS with ArcMap for their specific use. In this textbook, the author explains in detail the vector data, raster data, and real world data. In addition, in this textbook, you will learn tools and concepts for creating shapefile, contour, and elevation data.
This textbook consists of 7 chapters covering Shapefile Creations, DEM Analysis, Raster Modeling, Vector Modeling, and so on. As you go through this textbook, you will work on tutorials and exercises that can be used to create a complete project. Each concept in this textbook is explained using the detailed description and relevant graphical examples and illustrations. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in ArcMap.

Salient Features of the Book:

• Consists of 7 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence
• Coverage of concepts and tools in the scope of the software
• Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials, exercises
• Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process
• Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes
• Self-evaluation test, review questions, and exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to GIS and ArcMap 10.5
Chapter 2: Setting Coordinate System and Creating Georeferencing
Chapter 3: Working with Vector and Raster Data Model
Chapter 4: Working with Data Input
Chapter 5: Working with Topology and Editing Spatial Data
Chapter 6: Analyzing Vector and Raster Data
Chapter 7: Generating Terrain Maps and Performing Analysis
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises *
• Additional learning resources at http://arcmapxperts.blogspot.in/ and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( * For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE); Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.