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GE 164 Syllabus Introduction To GIS

This document outlines the syllabus for an introductory GIS course. The course will introduce students to key GIS concepts including spatial data, map projections, and GIS analysis tools. Students will learn how to define, input, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic data in ArcGIS software. Lectures, practical exercises, and projects will help students understand how GIS can be applied to land management and economic activities. Assessment includes quizzes, exams, and a practical assignment to apply GIS skills to describe how land economists and real estate agents benefit from using GIS in their work.

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GE 164 Syllabus Introduction To GIS

This document outlines the syllabus for an introductory GIS course. The course will introduce students to key GIS concepts including spatial data, map projections, and GIS analysis tools. Students will learn how to define, input, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic data in ArcGIS software. Lectures, practical exercises, and projects will help students understand how GIS can be applied to land management and economic activities. Assessment includes quizzes, exams, and a practical assignment to apply GIS skills to describe how land economists and real estate agents benefit from using GIS in their work.

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GE 164 Syllabus

Introduction to GIS

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Course Contents

GIS concepts
GIS input, manipulation, analysis and output
Geographic information and spatial data types
Manipulating field results in ArcGIS
Multi-criteria evaluation
Introduction to ArcGIS
Coordinate systems and Map projections
Cartographic visualization

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Syllabus

Definitions and concepts of GIS:


What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?;
Geo-referenced (geo-spatial) data;
GIS components
Introduction to ArcGIS software
Data sources/acquisition & GIS analytical functions:
Data capture (or data input?): Manual digitising; Automatic digitizing and
Digitising errors
Maps: Map projections; Map types; Map layout
Data analysis in GIS: Database Query; Overlay Operations; Network
Analysis; Buffer Operations; Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
Data management in GIS: DBMS
Data output and visualization; and Relation between GIS and Cartography
Data Quality in GIS:
Components of data quality; and
Sources of errors in GIS
GIS Applications
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Course Objective

To introduce students to GIS and


It is expected that the acquired knowledge will
become a tool for land management
– by real estate and economy professionals

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Course Objective cont.

On completion of the course, students should be able to:


Define GIS and understand the concepts of GIS.
Understand what is meant by Geo-referenced (geo-spatial) data;
Understand the basic components of GIS.
Understand data input in GIS (i.e. manual digitising; automatic digitizing
and digitising errors)
Understand data analysis in GIS (i.e. database query; overlay operations;
network analysis; buffer operations; Digital Terrain Model (DTM))
Understand data management in GIS
Understand data output and visualization in GIS as well as the relation
between GIS and Cartography
Understand data quality in GIS and the sources of errors in GIS
Understand map projections and map design concepts
*Perform on-screen (heads-up) digitising
Hands-on practical using ArcGIS software at Geomatic Engineering
Laboratory
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GIS practical

Venue
The Geomatic GIS Lab
Purpose of practical
Understand the theory
To familiarise with a GIS software and interface
– Apply in land management activities
– On screen digitizing

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Meeting the objectives

Lectures
Discussions
Class exercises
Quizzes
Practicals
Examinations

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Time Allocation

Lectures:
2 hrs per week
Practical:
5 hrs per week for Land Economy
5 hrs per week for Real Estate
Credit Hours: 3

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Course Evaluation
Continuous Assessment (30%):
Attendance………………………………………..… 20%
Exercises/Practical …………..…………........…. 10%
Quizzes………………………………………...…… 10%
Mid-Sem……………………………………………. 20%
Total………………………………………………... 60%
Hence total continuous assessment = 60/2%
= 30%
Main Examination (70%)
- End of semester examination………. 70%
- 100-150 MCQ’s
Total……………………………... 100%

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Supporting Staff

National Service Personnel

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Assignment 1

Describe why Land Economist/Real


Estate Agent need GIS in their activities.
Reference source is required
– You can solely rely on the Internet or otherwise
Submission: next week, before lectures
Font type=Times New Roman; Font size=12;
Line space=1½

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