Geographic Information Systems II

Course Type	Course Code	No. Of Credits
Foundation Elective	SHE2ED317	2

Course Description

The course entails basic concept of Geographic Information system & Remote sensing techniques and their application in various fields. In this student acquire a base of geographic knowledge and data collection methods used in subsequent GIS application. Introductory raster GIS operations are discussed and reinforced in computer lab work. Subjects include the acquisition and compilation of data from maps, field surveys and satellite images; and an introduction to the linkage between a map and a database. Students learn to create and manipulate attribute tables, to create and manipulate graphic objects and to link attribute tables to graphic objects (using ArcGIS & QGIS).

Students are introduced to: layer structures to organize data and maintain data integrity, projection, thematic mapping concepts, selection sets and SQL queries, summary statistics and geocoding. Introduction in vector GIS, with an emphasis on GIS as a spatial data base for information management. Basic relational database management concepts are introduced and reinforced. Using GIS software (ArcGIS & QGIS), students create spatial databases, edit and manipulate data, query databases. Students explore topics including data organization, file structures, topology, and the linkage between graphic and non-graphic elements of a spatial database. The analytical capabilities of vector GIS, including thematic, Buffer, Area calculation are introduced.

Introduction to GPS and their application with a field work experience will be provided to students. They will be introduced to: the differences between and the capabilities of raster and vector data structures, the structure and organization of raster data, issues associated with display palettes and image resolution, data capture and manipulation, data transformation and processing, and data analysis and output. Image processing techniques and classification techniques will be key focus in the second Section. Image geo-rectification, unsupervised, supervised classification of the satellite image will be taught to the students.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To understand functional basis of a GIS, appreciate the potential uses of GIS in natural resource management.
Creation of quality spatial data involved in using GIS
Develops a strategy to implement an effective GIS
Implement the technology to store and manage large sets of spatial data, effective tool to identify spatial relationships and pattern recognized methodology to assist in decision- making mechanism for the production of high-quality maps using the latest technology in natural resource management.

COURSE CONTENT FOR GIS-II

S. No.	Module
	Principles of Remote sensing
	Image processing techniques
	Thematic extraction from Satellite image
	Area calculation/ Estimation
	Change detection
	Conversion of Raster in to GIS
	Integration of GIS & Remote sensing

INDICATIVE READING LIST:

Principles of Geographical Information Systems by P.A. Burrough,& McDonnell, Geographic Information Systems and Science. Second edition. By P. A.Longley, M. F.Goodchild, D. J. Maguire and D. W. Rhind. John Wiley, Chichester, 2005.
Managing Natural Resources with GIS by Laura Lang, Environmental Systems Research Institute.
Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by Thomas M. Lilles and, Ralph W. Kiefer.
GIS: A Visual Approach by Bruce Ellsworth Davis, Bruce Davis

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Assessment will be carried out in three phases, written exam, submission of practical assignment, and project submission.