AY 2008-2009/Sem-1/ITM 117 Geographic Information Systems
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What is Geographical Information Systems (GIS)? [1]
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Instructors
Mr.Radhakrishnan.T
Co-Instructors
GIS Development Staff
Course Coordinator
Mr.Radhakrishnan.T
Target Audience
Graduate in any Engineering Discipline or Post Graduate in any of the applied or natural science subjects
Objective
The course introduces spatial data concepts and the advantages of GIS in solving real world scientific and business problems. The course introduces core concepts, technologies such as Remote Sensing and Global Postioning Systems (GPS) and GIS software tools. The Course also emphasizes the Analytical and decision support power of GIS, Web enabled GIS, open sources GIS tools and spatial Databases.
Syllabus
Module 1. Introduction and Overview of Geographical Information Systems
Definition of a GIS · Evolution of GIS · Functions and characteristics of GIS applications of GIS · Contributing and allied disciplines · Maps, Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
Module 2. Data Models and Data Sources of GIS
· Concept of Spatial data models (vector, raster, grid, TIN) · Attribute data model · Sources of Information; Maps, GPS, images, databases, commercial data,Remote Sensing · Data quality · Metadata
Module 3. Data Input and Editing
Data encoding in GIS · manual digitizing scanning and automatic digitizing methods · data editing: methods of developing and correcting errors in attributes and spatial data · Topology · Projection, Transformation and Datums
Module 4. Spatial Modeling and Analysis
GIS analytical functions · Database Query · Overlay · Proximity analysis · Network analysis · Digital Terrain Model · Statistical and Tabular Analysis.
Module 5. Web enabled GIS
Internet Map Servers · Configuration, Authoring and Publishing the maps · Designing Interfaces.
Module 6. Open Sources GIS
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) · Open sources GIS tools;GRASS and QGIS · Data formats · Map servers and spatial databases
Texts and References
Burrough, P. A, “Principles of Geographical Information Systems”, Oxford University Press
Chang,Kang-tsung, “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems” TMH, Delhi
Chrisman, Nicholas, “Exploring Geographic Information Systems”, JW, New York
Kaplan, Elliott D., “Understanding GPS : Principles and Applications:, Artech House
Reddy, Anji M,” Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems”, BS Publication, Hyderabad
Online Resources
1. IIITM-K Digital Library - GIS
2. Notes and Study Materials for GIS- http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/notes.html
3. Geographic Information Systems http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/gis_poster/
4. Open Geospatial Consortium http://www.opengeospatial.org/
Lab exercises
Familiarization with Maps and GIS Interfaces Spatial Analysis Global Positioning System Development of Web Enabled GIS Exploring the power of Spatial databases
