MapCalc Learner-Academic by Red Hen Systems, Inc.

…advanced grid-based map analysis for PC environments

ü Quick-Take on MapCalc Learner-Academic software and materials

ü Install MapCalc Learner evaluation software

ü Examples of Learner materials for students

ü Examples of additional Academic materials for instructors

ü Paper on using MapCalc Learner-Academic in teaching

ü Online review of MapCalc Learner (GEOWorld, June 2001)

ü Online information and ordering …or call 1-800-237-4182

The Situation: Desktop mapping has gained popularity in many disciplines across campus. The additional dimension of “where” has provided new approaches to data analysis and decision formulation. However, instruction in grid-based processing has been limited. Until recently, GIS software supporting surface modeling, geo-statistics and spatial analysis has been too expensive and too complex for all but advanced courses.

The Solution: The MapCalc educational package is a set of inexpensive, Windows-based materials for learning map analysis concepts, considerations and procedures. The educational materials are suitable for self-learning and introductory through advanced courses. The MapCalc Learner CD (US$21.95 plus shipping) consists of tutorial versions of Surfer (for surface modeling) and MapCalc (for spatial statistics/data mining), a basic set of exercises and databases, the Precision Farming Primer and the Map Analysis online texts, and numerous application scenarios. The MapCalc Academic CDs (US$495 plus shipping) contains all of the student materials plus a multi-seat license for a single computer lab, an extensive set of PowerPoint presentations for lectures, additional sets of exercises and exam questions/answers.

…this demo CD enables you to take the educational materials for a test ride.