GIS - Creating a Map using GIS

A geographic information system (GIS) is a conceptualized framework that can capture and analyze spatial and geographic data. GIS applications are computer-based systems that enable users to create, store and edit spatial and non-spatial data, analyze the spatial information output, and visually share these results via maps.

Getting Started with the ArcGIS Online

Go to https://claremont.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html .
Select 'Sign in' in the upper right-hand corner.
Log in using the Central Authentication Service.
On the top menu, select 'Map'.

Getting Started with the ArcGIS Desktop

To use ArcGIS through the library’s site license you will still need to set up an ArcGIS Online account. It is important to note the software only runs on Windows.

To get your own copy of ArcMap Desktop on your personal computer you will need to request a student license code by emailing gis@claremont.edu .
Go to https://library.claremont.edu/gis/#block-2 .
Go to https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-desktop-student-trial .
Select 'I have an Esri Account'.
Enter the Authorization Number you received when you emailed gis@claremont.edu .
Follow through signing up.

Getting Started with the ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro offers useful extensions, but only runs on Windows operating system and requires the Internet Explorer browser. If you are a Mac user, it is recommended you stick with ArcGIS Online. Another option is to create a partition on your Mac hard drive to run Windows; more information about this option can be found at:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDbChRDMh5LvAnUKLUkE_IJBFeOBBR_LiSZpzdV5UJM/edit.

First, if you haven’t already, you will need to set up an ArcGIS Online account.

Go to https://library.claremont.edu/gis/#block-2 .
Select 'Access the Claremont ArcGIS Portal'.
If needed, log in using the Central Authentication Service.

Now users can begin the actual process of downloading ArcGIS Pro.

Downloading ArcGIS Pro from Esri

Go to https://my.esri.com/#/profile/missing .
Fill out any profile information needed, for organization input Pomona College.
Select the 'My Organizations' tab at the top

If haven’t already, ask for a student license code by emailing gis@claremont.edu. Otherwise, you will not be able to proceed. From there, go to https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-desktop-student-trial and select 'I have an Esri Account'. You would now enter the Authorization Number you received when you emailed gis@claremont.edu and follow through signing up.

Under the 'My Organizations' tab select 'Downloads'.
In the list of available products, next to ArcGIS Pro, select 'View Downloads'.
Under Download, review the Language setting.
Under Files, next to ArcGIS Pro, click 'Download'.

Downloading ArcGIS Pro from ArcGIS Online

Go to https://library.claremont.edu/gis/#block-2 .
Select 'Access the Claremont ArcGIS Portal'.
If needed, log in using the Central Authentication Service.
Select your profile icon.
Click 'My Settings'.
Select Licenses on the left-hand side.
To the side of ArcGIS Pro, select 'Download.' You can also download ArcGIS Pro extensions if desired.

For both these downloading options, an executable file (.exe) will be downloaded to your computer. From there, follow the downloading process. When you start ArcGIS Pro, you can create a project from one of the four system templates, one of them being the 'Map' template which starts with a map view containing a basemap layer.