This is a quick overview of working with spatial data in R. You can complete it as either a stand alone course, or as a recap before moving on to more advanced work with spatial data in R.
It is split into three sections, each with a short video clip and a series of commands to work through:
- Part 1: What is R & how does it work?
- Part 2: Mapping spatial data in R
- Part 3: Working with Loops in R
If you are new to R, expect this to take between 1 and 2 hours to work through. It is recommended that you take a break between each part.
After completing this material, you will:
- Be able to use R to read in CSV data
- Be able to use R to read in spatial data
- Know how to plot spatial data in R
- Know how to customize colours and classifications
- Understand how to use loops for multiple maps
To access the course, click on Download next to the 'Short Course on Using R as a GIS - Workbook' file below. It is recommended that you have the course material open in one window, and RStudio open in another window next to it, using either a big monitor, or two monitors. If you have any comments or feedback, please email us.
This course is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence.
