Learning Module: Selecting and Calculating with Attributes

Purpose

The attributes that are associated with vector features allow us to perform powerful calculations to select features based on a huge variety of queries.

Learning Objectives

• Be able to create, calculate, and delete "Field" in the "Attribute Table"
• Be able to select features with the "Select By Attributes" tool
• Be able to use "Field Calculator" to calculate new attribute values

Reading (optional)

• Bolstad, Chapter 8
  • Skip "Normal Forms" section

Presentations

• Spatial Analysis
• Introduction to Buffering and Overlay Analysis
• Attributes: An Introduction
• Attributes: Terminology
• Attributes: Types
• Attributes in ArcGIS
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Select by Location

Lab

• Musical Destination