GIS System for Water Resources | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CIV 7267

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master of Science In Civil Engineering

College:

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

School:

School of Engineering

Department:

civil engineering

Course Discipline:

physics

Course Description & Objectives:

Most Water Resources' project involve the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Such projects require extensive knowledge and the use and GIS for spatial manipulation of natural resources while ensuring effective Water resources Manipulation. Although the modelling of water resources bases on GIS is rather complex and yet a recent approach compared to conceptual methods, it enables detailed representation of several hydrological processes such as flows over the surface and underground. Objectives :The course is intended to provide the student with:

Use of GIS for Hydrological and Hydraulics representation
Use of GIS for surface and subsurface modelling
Use of GIS for spatial representation of surface and subsurface water resources

Learning Outcomes:

On completing the course the student should be able to:

Have a basic understanding of GIS and GIS data model
Develop using GIS, a water resources model and how to manage this in GIS
Undertake spatial analysis of water resources data in GIS
Appreciate the use of GIS in water resources management