Course: GIS training for Hydrogeological Applications

Introduction
This course has been developed for the SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) in cooperation with IGRAC.
The objective of this course is to train groundwater professionals to use GIS for groundwater applications, such as:

Finding Open Data for groundwater applications
Mapping groundwater related features from existing maps and using a field data collection app
Design maps for printing and upload to SADC-GIP
Spatial analysis using map algebra
The course is divided in three topics that you can find in the tabs:
Gathering and sharing data
Field data collection
Data analysis

These skills are fundamental for visualizing and analyzing groundwater data. It is also a prerequisite for sharing groundwater data in online Spatial Data Infrastructure platforms like the SADC Groundwater Information Portal (SADC-GIP). The course is designed for hydrogeologists with basic GIS skills.
Beginners can find tutorials and training material on GIS here:
IHE Delft GIS OpenCourseWare
An index of free QGIS materials
QGIS tutorials and tips
A good practice document for sharing groundwater data is available here.
Teacher
Introduction
1. Gathering and sharing data

2 Books
- Lecture: good practices for sharing groundwater geospatial data
- Tutorial: Collect Open Data from online sources Book
- Tutorial: Process Groundwater Data in QGIS Book
2. Field data collection

1 Book
- Besides data from online resources often we need to collect data from the field.
  In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a field data collection app with QGIS, Input and Mergin for a groundwater mapping survey. These are free tools developed by Lutra Consulting.
- Tutorial: Create a field data collection app for groundwater studies Book
3. Data analysis

2 Books, 2 Folders

Tutorial: Collect Open Data from online sources

Tutorial: Process Groundwater Data in QGIS

Tutorial: Create a field data collection app for groundwater studies

Tutorial: Create a groundwater level map from borehole data and a DEM

Data

Spatial Analysis of Accessibility of Wells using Map Algebra

Data

GIS training for Hydrogeological Applications

1. Gathering and sharing data

Lecture: good practices for sharing groundwater geospatial data

2. Field data collection

3. Data analysis

Introduction

1. Gathering and sharing data

Tutorial: Collect Open Data from online sources

Tutorial: Process Groundwater Data in QGIS

2. Field data collection

Tutorial: Create a field data collection app for groundwater studies

3. Data analysis

Tutorial: Create a groundwater level map from borehole data and a DEM

Data

Spatial Analysis of Accessibility of Wells using Map Algebra

Data

1. Gathering and sharing data

Lecture: good practices for sharing groundwater geospatial data

2. Field data collection

3. Data analysis