Mapping and Visualization II

Course Type	Course Code	No. Of Credits
Discipline Core	NSGA1DCU302	4

Summary

Mapping, spatial analysis and visualisations have assumed critical importance in fields allied to urban and regional research and practice. From definitive understanding of housing segregation to the provisioning of infrastructures and mapping of disease outbreaks, cartographic tools significantly contribute to urban and regional knowledge and governance. After introducing students to the basics of cartography and spatial analysis with the use of freely available softwares (primarily Google Earth) in the previous semester, this course moves to practical training and more refined analysis in GIS, remote sensing and image processing.

Objectives

To develop expertise in digitization of spatial data
To become proficient in spatial analysis tools through the use of open-source mapping software
To process images and conduct appropriate analysis

Expected Learning Outcome:

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

Demonstrate the capacity to generate spatial data through GPS
Use QGIS to conduct spatial analysis
Effectively use image processing software to generate meaningful results
Visualize and communicate results effectively

Overall structure:

This course is organized around six units.

	Topic / Unit	Duration
1.	Introduction to GPS	1 week
2.	Using and building maps with GPS	2 weeks
3.	Building maps with GIS	3 weeks
4.	Integration of remote sensing and GIS	2 weeks
5.	Customization of maps and visualizations	2 weeks
6.	Project work	2 weeks

The course will use the following texts as reference. Other readings are detailed below:

Burrough, P.A., McDonnell, R., McDonnell, R.A. and Lloyd, C.D., 2015. Principles of geographical information systems. OUP Press.
Kaplan, E.D., & Hegarty,J.C. (3rd). (2017). Understanding GPS/GNSS Principles and Applications. Artech House
Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) (n.d.) https://www.gps.gov/applications/survey/
Maps and Geospatial: Global Positioning Systems, Penn State University Libraries - https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/GPS
Geospatial Revolution, Episode 1 and 2, Penn State Public Broadcasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXS0bsR0e7w

ESRI. (2009, March) Using GIS with GPS [PDF]
https://www.esri.com/~/media/Files/Pdfs/library/bestpractices/using-gis-with-gps.pdf
By, R. A., & Huisman, O. (2009). Principles of geographic information systems: An introductory textbook. Enschede: The International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).
Documentation for QGIS3.16. QGIS Documentation. https://docs.qgis.org/3.16/en/docs/
Gorr, L.W., & Kurland.K.S. (2020). GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8. ESRI Press
ESRI. Learn ArcGIS. Lesson Gallery . Link - https://learn.arcgis.com/en/gallery/
Harder, C., & Brown, C. (2017). The ArcGIS book: 10 big ideas about applying the science of where.ESRI Press Link- https://downloads.esri.com/LearnArcGIS/pdf/the-arcgis-book-second-edition.pdf
Clint, B., Harder, C., etal., (2016). The ArcGIS Imagery Book: New View. New Vision.ESRI Press https://downloads.esri.com/LearnArcGIS/pdf/The-ArcGIS-Imagery-Book.pdf
- Instructional Guide for the ARC GIS Book.ESRI Press -
https://downloads.esri.com/LearnArcGIS/pdf/instructional-guide-for-the-arcgis-book-2e.pdf
ESRI.(2011). GIS Best Practices - GIS for Urban and Regional Planning
ILWIS.User’s Guide. University of Twente. https://www.itc.nl/ilwis/users-guide/
Lillesand, T., Kiefer, R.W., & Chipman, J.(7th). (2015). Remote sensing and image interpretation.John Wiley & Sons
Harder,C. TheArcGIS Imagery Book. ESRI Press. https://downloads.esri.com/LearnArcGIS/pdf/The-ArcGIS-Imagery-Book.pdf
Instructional guide for the ArcGIS Imagery book https://downloads.esri.com/LearnArcGIS/pdf/instructional-guide-for-the-arcgis-imagery-book.pdf
MITCHELL, A (2005). ESRI GUIDE TO GIS ANALYSIS, VOLUME 2: Spatial measurements and statistics. ESRI Press
Hexagon. Monitoring Forest Cover Changes in Madhya Pradesh - https://www.hexagongeospatial.com/case-studies-pages/monitoring-forest-cover-changes-in-madhya-pradesh
Hexagon. Producer Field Guide. https://hexagongeospatial.fluidtopics.net/reader/uOKHREQkd_XR9iPo9Y_Ijw/PQ~BQjZtBI~NDCRx7sOd~w
Fawaz,M., Gharbeih, A., Harb, M., & Salame, D.(2018).Refugees as City Makers. American University of Beirut
Subudhi, A.P., Sokhi, B. S. and Roy, P. S. (2001). Remote Sensing and GIS Applications In Urban and Regional Studies, Human Settlement Analysis Division, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
Sliuzas, R.V.(2004). Managing Informal Settlements: A Study using Geo-information, ITC Publications Series No. 112,The Netherlands.
Field, K. (2018). Cartography. ESRI Press
Krygier, J., & Wood, D.(2nd) (2011). Making maps : A visual guide to map design for GIS. Guilford Publications

Pedagogy:

Instructional design

The course will be a combination of lectures, lab work and project work.

Special needs (facilities, requirements in terms of software, studio, lab, clinic, library, classroom/others instructional space; any other – please specify)

Access to GIS software and computer (we use open source QGIS, which is available at the AUD computer lab).

Expertise in AUD faculty or outside

The course has been developed in consultation with external experts. There is limited capacity within SGA and AUD to teach the course. There are scholars elsewhere in the Delhi region who are better equipped. Regular/visiting/adjunct faculty in this area needs to be recruited.

Linkages with external agencies (e.g., with field-based organizations, hospital; any others)

Through this course, links with organisations that provide training in GIS like ESRI as well as units (such as CUES at AUD) which use these methodologies will be made.