ArcGIS at Brock

ArcGIS is a complete Geographic Information System (GIS) offering a variety of levels of functionality to the new user and the advanced GIS analyst. Using ArcGIS, data with a spatial reference can be visualized, processed and queried to better understand patterns and relationships in a geographic context. For more details and where to go from here, visit “What is GIS?

All current members of the Brock University community may use ArcGIS for non-profit purposes. Watch this video for information about accessing ArcGIS using your Brock credentials.

Request a copy of ArcGIS

For current Brock students, follow these instructions for downloading ArcGIS Pro.

Disclaimers:

  • Installing and authorizing may take a few hours.
  • ArcGIS is a windows-based product.
  • Installation will time-out 365 days following the installation date.

Users can access and download ArcGIS Pro by following these steps.

  1. Sign in to ArcGIS Online using your Brock credentials as per the video tutorial above.
  2. Click your username at the top right > select My Settings
  3. Click Licenses (at left)
  4. Download ArcGIS Pro

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Instructions are available to Sign in using Brock Credentials.

A short guide is available as well.

All campus computer labs, the Map, Data & GIS Library, and Learning Commons, including Classroom A.

Yes. Under the terms of the agreement, it can only be used for academic purposes and for non-profit use.

No. Alumni must be affiliated with the university in a teaching or research role.

Yes. All of Brock University is covered by the site license, including satellite campus locations.

The minimum requirements for computers provided by IT Services are sufficient to run ArcGIS Desktop.

ArcGIS Desktop requires the Windows OS, but some options are available for Mac users.

No. Esri has transitioned away from the ArcMap interface to embrace the latest in ArcGIS technology via ArcGIS Pro.

Teaching, research, and university administration use.

No for-profit or commercial use is permitted under the terms of the license.

Check out the recommended training resources and help contacts, or contact maplib@brocku.ca

Recommended Training Resources

GIS Basics (ArcGIS Pro) (1 module, 2.5 hours)

(ArcGIS Pro) – self-guided tutorials with data

ESRI Academy: Members of the Brock community are eligible to enroll in an on-line course, free-of-charge. A number of options are available for all levels of user. Follow these steps to begin:

  1. Sign in to Esri Training using your Brock credentials
  2. Use the search tools or browse to find the training that meets your needs.

Brock University Maps, Data & GIS: Hands-on workshops and step-by-step tutorials are offered by the Maps, Data & GIS unit staff that introduce users to the fundamentals of ArcGIS.

GIS @ Brock : Examples of past projects

ArcGIS StoryMaps at Brock

Help Contacts

For GIS help, in-course instruction and curriculum, contact:
Map, Data & GIS Library, Room MC C306, 905.688.5550 x.5890
maplib@brocku.ca

For software installation issues, contact:
IT Help Desk located in the Campus Bookstore, ph. 905.688.5550 x.4357 or report the problem via webform IT Request or email: helpdesk@brocku.ca

ArcGIS Site License Product List

Brock’s license provides access to the following ArcGIS products:

ArcGIS Pro

3D Analyst

Spatial Analyst

Geostatistical Analyst

Network Analyst

Publisher

Schematics

Tracking Analyst

Workflow Manager

Data Reviewer

ArcGIS Online (AGOL) – Brock Organization

ArcGIS Insights

GeoPlanner

Business Analyst Online (BAO)

Community Analyst Online (CAO)

Collector for ArcGIS

Viewer for Flex

Viewer for Silverlight

3D Analyst

Geostatistical Analyst

Spatial Analyst

Network Analyst

Schematics

Data Reviewer

Workflow Manager for Server

Image Extension

Questions?

Contact us in-person at the Map, Data, and GIS Library (Mackenzie Chown C306), via telephone at 905-688-5550 x5890, or via email at maplib@brocku.ca