. "Geographic Information System"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Principles of gis"@en . . "5" . "Short Description\nAn introduction to the principles and practice of Geographic Information Systems.\nLearning Outcomes of Course\nHaving completed this course, students will be able to:\n\n■ Explain the principles of GIS as a combination of geospatial data input, processing, output and personnel subsystems;\n\n■ explain the requirements for co-ordinate reference systems in GIS and apply them within a GIS;\n\n■ describe and critically assess the use of vector and raster representations of real world objects and how to convert between them;\n\n■ 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;\n\n■ explain the nature of geospatial databases and discuss their design and implementation;\n\n■ solve application problems in GIS, including access to on-line help files;\n\n■ produce effective maps and reports based on output of GIS processes;\n\n■ apply acquired GIS skills to a range of applications." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography"@en . . "https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/geoinformationtechnologyandcartography/#whythisprogramme,programmestructure" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This masters program focuses on understanding and managing the locational data required to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in GIS environment.\n\nThe focus on underpinning geomatics aspects and cartographic output is unique among GIS programmes.\n\nThe only program in UK tha focuses on cartography with modern, cutting-edge cartographic and data visualisation practices.\n\nStudents will benefit from access to the program's extensive computer laboratories and the latest software. This programme will also include either attendance a 3-day GIS research conference or a short residential field course."@en . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "None" . "12150.00" . "British Pound"@en . "28260.00" . "None" . "Cartographer with map publishing company, government agency, private service agency\n\nGIS specialist; support in large corporations, environmental consultancies, local authorities, utility companies\n\nMapping specialist with software house or geoinformation data provider\n\nGIS operation, GIS cartographer, GIS analyst"@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . .