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Bachelors Level/Third Year/Sixth Semester/Science bit/sixth semester/geographical information system/syllabus

Bachelors In Information Technology

Institute of Science and Technology, TU

Nature of the course: (Theory+Lab)

F.M: 60+20+20 P.M: 24+8+8

Credit Hrs: 3Hrs

Geographical Information System [BIT355]
Course Objective
i.
The main objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of fundamental concepts of geographic information systems.
Course Description

The course covers basic concepts of capturing and mapping the real world, different spatial data models and structures, modeling and database design, spatial data manipulation, analysis and visualization, overview of open GIS, open source GIS data, and application of GIS in different fields for communication and decision-making processes.

S1:The Basics of Geographic Information System[5]
1
Definition of GIS, GIS Components and Functions.
2
GIS and Cartography.
3
Evolution of GIS in relation to Computational and Information Technology.
4
Benefits of GIS.
5
GIS Application Areas.
6
Introduction to Different GIS Software.
S2:Mapping the Real World with Vector and Raster Data[8]
1
Modeling and Representing the Real World.
2
Vector Data Model, Vector Data Types, Vector Topology, and Data Formats.
3
Building Basic Topology.
4
Comparison of Shapefile, Coverage, and Geodatabase.
5
Geo-relational and Object-relational Vector Data Models.
6
TIN Data Model.
7
Raster Data Model, Basic Elements of Raster Data.
8
Raster Data Formats.
9
Georeferencing Imagery.
10
Creating Vector Data from Digitization.
11
Map Scale, Precision, and Accuracy.
12
Spatial Resolution and Data Volume.
13
Vector vs Raster Data Model.
14
Map Design and Layout; Map Elements.
S3:Data Acquisition Techniques in GIS[8]
1
Spatial and Non-Spatial Data; Primary and Secondary Data Capture Techniques.
2
Concepts of Field Survey for Large Scale Mapping; Scanning and Digitizing.
3
Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
4
Remote Sensing Technology; Satellite Orbits; Aerial Photography; Photogrammetry; Other Emerging Imaging Techniques.
5
Conversion and Integration of GPS and RS Data with GIS.
S4:Map Projection and Coordinate System[6]
1
Concepts of Longitude and Latitude; Geographic and Projected Coordinate Systems.
2
Mathematical Model of Earth; Geoid and Ellipsoids; Horizontal and Vertical Datum.
3
Changing Projection and Coordinate Systems; Types of Projection Systems; Projection Parameters; Working with Map Projection.
S5:Vector Data Analysis[7]
1
Filtering Data Using Queries; Vector Overlay Analysis; Geoprocessing Functions; Proximity and Buffer Analysis; Route Optimization and Shortest Path Mapping Non-Spatial Data; Creating ModelBuilder.
S6:Raster Data Analysis[7]
1
Overview of Raster Overlay; Map Algebra; Raster Calculator; Overlaying Raster.
2
Introduction to Interpolation and Spatial Autocorrelation.
3
DEM, Spatial Statistics, Local Raster Operations, Focal Raster Operations, Zonal Raster Operations, Global Raster Operations, Raster Weighted Overlay, Mosaic & Aggregate Tools; Distance Measurement.
S7:Open GIS and Applications[4]
1
Introduction to Open Concept in GIS; Open Source Software for Spatial Data Analysis.
2
Open vs Commercial GIS Program; GIS Programming & Customization; Python Script Tools.
3
Customizing QGIS with Python; Web-Based GIS Systems; Open Source GIS Data.
4
Introduction to Google Earth Engine & Applications; GIS Application Case Studies.
References
1.
P. Lo & Albert K.W Yeung - Concepts & Techniques of Geographic Information Systems. Pearson Prentice Hall.
2.
K.T Chang - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Ninth Edition, Boston: McGraw-Hill.
3.
Longley P.A., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J., Rhind D.W - Geographic Information Systems & Science. John Wiley & Sons.
4.
Huisman Otto & Rolf A de By - Principles of Geographic Information Systems. ITC Educational Textbook Series.
5.
Kerle Norman et al - Principles of Remote Sensing. ITC Educational Textbook Series.
6.
Burrough P.A., McDonnell R.A., Lloyd C.D - Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford University Press.
7.
ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis by Andy Mitchell - ESRI Press, Redlands
Labrotary Work
The lab should cover at least the concepts given in the chapters.