An introduction to the principles and practice of Geographic Information Systems.
Outcome:
Having completed this course, students will be able to:
■ Explain the principles of GIS as a combination of geospatial data input, processing, output and personnel subsystems;
■ explain the requirements for co-ordinate reference systems in GIS and apply them within a GIS;
■ describe and critically assess the use of vector and raster representations of real world objects and how to convert between them;
■ describe and critically assess the use of analytical tools within GIS including overlay, buffer, network, and terrain analysis and how they are applied in the ArcGIS (or equivalent) environment;
■ explain the nature of geospatial databases and discuss their design and implementation;
■ solve application problems in GIS, including access to on-line help files;
■ produce effective maps and reports based on output of GIS processes;
■ apply acquired GIS skills to a range of applications.
