Syllabus

Module I
Introduction to Geographical Information System (GIS): Module III Components of GIS, recent trends in GIS, GIS Data (Vector and Raster), use of GPS in GIS, Crowd Sourcing and Mobile Mapping.
Module II
Maps in GIS: Coordinate Systems, Projections, Thematic Maps and Layers, Attribute Data Entry, manipulation of Fields and Attribute Data. Assignment: GIS Database generation for any small-scale area like a campus, neighbourhood, residential sector etc.
Module III
Applications of GIS: Geospatial database creation, such as preparation of base maps, attribute tables, etc., mapping using GIS (e.g., urban utility mapping) and demonstration of spatial modelling using GIS. Assignment: Application of GIS in a small-scale area like a campus for issues like better connectivity, accessibility or multi-criteria decision modelling for land uses or suitability analyses.

1. To introduce a multidisciplinary field of Geographical Information System.

2. To learn mapping and modelling present and future scenarios.

1. Ability to comprehend fundamental concepts and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
2. Ability to acquire skills in storing and managing spatial data for planning and development.
3. Ability to analyse geospatial problems using GIS.

Clarke, K. C, Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems (3rd ed)., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Bhatta, B, Remote sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, USA.

Goodchild, M. F., Longley, P. A., Maguire, D. J., & Rhind, D. W., Geographic information systems and science., Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, UK, 17, 517