Module 2 Status: QGIS Desktop GIS
Status: ✅ RELEASED
Module Dates: October 27 - November 2, 2025
Due Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST
📊 Completion Status
| Component Type |
Status |
Notes |
| Videos |
✅ Complete |
All 3 videos released |
| Activities |
✅ Complete |
All 3 activities available |
| Assignments |
✅ Complete |
All 2 assignments (M2A1-M2A2) released |
| GitHub Discussions |
✅ Active |
QGIS Q&A and activity discussions open |
| Grading Rubrics |
✅ Complete |
All rubrics finalized |
📚 Module Components
Videos (3)
- ✅ Video 1: QGIS Introduction
- ✅ Video 2: M2A1 Introduction - Fundamentals & Data Management
- ✅ Video 3: M2A2 Introduction - Analysis & Professional Output
Activities (3)
- ✅ Activity 1: QGIS in the Real World - Discovery & Discussion
- ✅ Activity 2: QGIS Experience Poll
- ✅ Activity 3: QGIS Progress Checkpoint
Assignments (2)
- ✅ M2A1: QGIS Fundamentals & Data Management (20 points)
- ✅ M2A2: QGIS Analysis & Professional Output (20 points)
🎯 Learning Objectives
Students completing Module 2 will be able to:
- Navigate the QGIS interface and manage spatial data layers
- Perform coordinate reference system transformations
- Execute spatial analysis operations (buffers, intersections, joins)
- Create professional cartographic outputs with proper symbology
- Export maps and data for client deliverables
🗺️ Module Theme
Desktop GIS fundamentals and spatial analysis with QGIS
This module transitions students from proprietary ESRI tools (ArcGIS) to open source QGIS, building confidence with desktop GIS workflows that transfer across platforms.
ℹ️ For Students
All Module 2 materials are available now. Complete all assignments by Sunday, November 2 at 11:59 PM.
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Last Updated: October 31, 2025