Module 2
Quantum Geographic Information Systems
(QGIS) Basics & Working with Spatial Datasets
Define GIS Recap from Module 1
Vector & Raster Data Models Key GIS Components
Basic GIS Functions
Learning Objectives
1. Know the steps to download and install Desktop
QGIS on your computer?
2. Understand the different QGIS interfaces.
3. Have a basic understanding of adding spatial data
& navigating through the map view.
Short Videos
1. QGIS Download and Installation.
2. Opening QGIS on your computers.
3. Familiarisation with QGIS interface
4. Adding layer to QGIS and exploring Attribute
table.
Familiarization with QGIS Interface
Adding Raster and Vector Data into QGIS
In Summary
• Understand the steps to
download and install QGIS on
your computers.
• Become more familiar with
QGIS and the different
interfaces.
• Familiar with the different
methods of loading raster and
vector data into the QGIS.
Questions
1. Can you identify the download link or
website to QGIS software?
2. Do you know how to open the QGIS
application on your computers?
3. Are you able to identify the key
interface in the QGIS window?
4. Identify one way of adding data/layer
to QGIS?