Course Description & Objectives:
- The basic principles of geographical information systems including: the concept of spatial data, digital representation of spatial data, description of spatial data and spatial data characteristics.
- GIS as a system, components and functions of GIS and spatial data relationships in a GIS.
- Spatial data models (roster & vector), topology, spatial data manipulation, classification and type of spatial analysis.
- Spatial data entry through digitizing, establishment of topology and geometric data editing, coordinates systems, projections and geo-referencing.
- Attribute data handling and spatial data queries.
- Basic analytical GIS technique including buffering and topological overlays.
- Data visualization using appropriate cartographic standards.
- The case studies with elements of geo-referencing, digitizing editing, basic analysis and visualization.