Geographical Information System

A decision support system for the integration of spatially referenced data in a problem-solving environment.

Computer Essential

• Computer Data
• Hardware & Software
• Networking Systems
• RDBMS, Plotting

Spatial Information for GIS

• Geographical Information System
• GIS Operation
• Vector Data Representation
• Raster Data Representation
• Choice Between Vector & Raster
• Data Conversion

Non-Spatial Data Model- Attribute Data

• Attribute Data In GIS
• The Relational Database Model
• Attribute Data Entry

Data Creation

• Vector Data Input
• Spatial Data Editing

Map Projection & Coordinate System

• Geographic Grids
• Map Projection
• Coordinate System
• Transformation
• Defining of Projection Parameters
• Scale Variation

Spatial Analysis

• Vector Data Analysis
• Raster Data Analysis
• Terrain Analysis

Spatial Interpolation

• Control points
• Methods of Interpolation
• GIS Modeling

Network & Dynamic Segmentation

• Networking
• Network Modeling in General
• Network Modeling in Vector GIS
• Network Modeling in Raster GIS
• Comparison Study

Digital Cartography

• Essentials of Maps
• What is Map
• Cartographic Symbolization

Spatial Decision Support System

• Historical Background
• SDSS Definition
• Spatial Decision Making & GIS System
• Characteristics of DSS
• Efficiency and Effectiveness of Decision Making
• Architecture of a DSS

Global Positioning System

• Geopositioning Essentials
• GPS- Components & Basic Facts
• GPS Positioning Types
• Accuracy of GPS
• Connecting GPS Receivers to Computers
• Data Integration

Module Objective:

• Understand the nature of geographic data.
• Recognize appropriate applications of GIS