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The document outlines a course on Basics of GIS at Ardhi Institute Tabora for the 2019/2020 academic year. The course is divided into 6 modules that cover topics such as describing geographical data, applying GIS skills, using GIS to collect and process land information, analyzing and managing land information using GIS, describing components of GIS and LIS as applied to land management, and differentiating between GIS and LIS. Students will be assessed through continuous classroom tests and assignments worth 50 marks total, and a semester examination worth 50 marks, for a grand total of 100 marks. References for the course include textbooks on geographic information systems and geographical information science.

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Ardhi Institute Tabora

The document outlines a course on Basics of GIS at Ardhi Institute Tabora for the 2019/2020 academic year. The course is divided into 6 modules that cover topics such as describing geographical data, applying GIS skills, using GIS to collect and process land information, analyzing and managing land information using GIS, describing components of GIS and LIS as applied to land management, and differentiating between GIS and LIS. Students will be assessed through continuous classroom tests and assignments worth 50 marks total, and a semester examination worth 50 marks, for a grand total of 100 marks. References for the course include textbooks on geographic information systems and geographical information science.

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ARDHI INSTITUTE TABORA

COURSE OUTLINE/ACTIVITY PLAN

MODULE TITLE: Basics of GIS


MODULE CODE: LMT05207
CREDIT: 08
NTA LEVEL: Five
MODULE FACILITATOR: MBWANA
SEMISTER: ONE
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2019/2020
S/No Sub-Enabling Outcome Related Tasks
1 a) Define term geographical data
5.3.1 Describe geographical data as used in
occupational operations b) Identify and explain types of
geographical data

c) Explain the application of geographical


data in land management and valuation
2 a) Define term geographical information
5.3.2 Apply GIS skills in configuration of system
Geo - Information system in occupational b) Explain overview of GIS and types of
operation GIS
c) Use the application of geographical data
in land management and valuation
3 5.3.3 Apply knowledge of GIS to collect and a) Identify components of GIS
process land information b) explain the sources of geo data in GIS
c) Identify various techniques of data
acquisition in GIS
d) describe the process of data
classification
e) Use GIS software to process land related
data
4 5.3.4 Use skills of GIS to analyse, manage and
manipulate land information a) Describe the concept database approach
in GIS
b) Explain data models used in GIS
c) Apply GIS software to manage spatial
data
5 5.2.1 Describe components of GIS and LIS as a) Define LIS as it applied in land
applied in land management administration
b) Explain the components of GIS and LIS
c) Establish the difference between LIS
and other information system
6 5.2.2 Use the information system skills to a) Identify software used for GIS and
differentiate between GIS and LIS LIS
b) Describe GIS and LIS software
c) distinguish the application of GIS
and LIS in land administration

ASSESSMENT METHODS
A. Continuous Assessment
Classroom test One 20 Marks
i) Practical Assignment one 05 Marks
ii) Practical Assignment two 05 Marks
iii) Classroom test 20 Marks

Total 50 Marks

B. Semester Examination 50 Marks

GRAND TOTAL 100 Marks

References
1. Bernhardsen, T (1999), Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction. Publisher:
John Wiley. ISBN 0-4713-21923
2. Burrough, P. A, Mcdonnell, R. A. Principles of Geographical Information Systems.
Oxford, University Press, 2000. ISBN 0-19-823365-5
3. John E. Harmon and Steven J.Anderson (2003), The Design and Implementation of
Geographical Information Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd
4. Michael Kennedy (2013), Introducing Geographical Information Systems with Arc GIS,
Wiley 3rd Edition.
5. Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire and David W. Rhind (2005),
Geographical Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons Ltd 2nd Edition

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