# Lesson 1: Introduction to GIS modeling and Python

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* [Lesson 1 Overview](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/305)
* [Lesson 1 Checklist](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/201)
* [1.1.1 The need for GIS automation](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/202)
* [1.2.1 Exploring the toolbox](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/203)
* [1.2.2 Environments for accessing tools](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/204)
* [1.2.3 Running a tool from its GUI](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/205)
* [1.2.4 Modeling with tools](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/206)
* [1.3.1 Why learn ModelBuilder?](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/207)
* [1.3.2 Opening and exploring ModelBuilder](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/208)
* [1.3.3 Model parameters](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/209)
* [1.3.4 Advanced geoprocessing and ModelBuilder concepts](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/306)
* [1.4.1 Introducing Python Using the Python Window in ArcGIS](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/307)
* [1.4.2 What is Python?](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/212)
* [1.4.3 Installing PyScripter](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/213)
* [1.4.4 Exploring PyScripter](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/214)
* [1.5.1 Working with variables](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/308)
* [1.5.2 Objects and object-oriented programming](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/216)
* [1.5.3 Classes](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/309)
* [1.5.4 Inheritance](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/218)
* [1.5.5 Python syntax](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/219)
* [1.6.1 Introductory Python examples](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/220)
* [1.6.2 Example: Printing the spatial reference of a feature class](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/310)
* [1.6.3 Example: Performing map algebra on a raster](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/311)
* [1.6.4 Example: Creating buffers](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/312)
* [1.7.1 Making a script tool](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/313)
* [Lesson 1 Practice Exercises](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/225)
* [Project 1, Part 1: Modeling precipitation zones in Nebraska](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/231)
* [Project 1, Part II: Creating contours for the Fox Lake DEM](https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/232)


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