Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
Course: Fundamentals of GIS
Course Duration: 40 Hours
Theory: 24 Hours
Practical: 16 Hours
Classes: 20
Exams: 4
Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction & GIS Fundamentals
- Program Overview: Course structure, objectives, and participant introductions
- Understanding GIS: Importance of GIS in different industries
- History of Mapping & GIS Evolution
- Core GIS Concepts: Components, benefits, and challenges
- Software Setup: Installation & familiarization with ArcGIS Desktop
- Break & Discussion Session
Module 2: GIS Data Management & ArcCatalog Essentials
- Overview of ArcCatalog: Features, functions, and interface
- Managing Spatial Data: Shapfiles, Geodatabases, coordinate systems, and metadata
- Hands-on Activity: Creating and organizing shapefiles, editing shapfiles
Module 3: Working with ArcMap
- Introduction to ArcMap: Interface, toolbars, and key functionalities
- Data Editing & Manipulation: Adding layers, working with attributes
- Practical Exercise: Editing shapefiles & attribute tables
Module 4: GIS Database & File Formats
- Understanding GIS Data Structures: Raster vs. vector data
- Database Management: Using geodatabases efficiently
- Illustration: Exploring various GIS-supported file types
Module 5: Map Projection & Georeferencing
- Fundamentals of Map Projections: Common projection systems
- Georeferencing Techniques: Aligning raster images with real-world coordinates
- Hands-on Exercise: Transforming projections & georeferencing satellite imagery
- Short Quiz on Projection Systems
Module 6: Data Digitization & Database Creation
- Digitization Techniques: Feature creation, snapping, and advanced editing
- Practical Task: Digitizing scanned maps and satellite images
- Secondary Data Collection: Extracting information from open-source platforms
Module 7: Attribute Data & Spatial Querying
- Attribute Database Management: Editing, checking for errors
- Data Selection & Queries: SQL-based attribute queries, spatial selection
- Hands-on Activity: Creating and exporting shapefiles using coordinate data
- Individual Task: Road/Land Use/Social Data Preparation Using Google Earth
Module 8: GPS & Field Data Collection
- GPS Fundamentals: Device types, applications, and limitations
- Data Processing: Downloading and integrating GPS data into ArcGIS
Module 9: Spatial Analysis & Geoprocessing
- Introduction to ArcToolbox & Geoprocessing Tools
- Key Spatial Operations: Buffering, clipping, and merging
- Hands-on Task: Area & length calculations
Module 10: GIS Data Visualization & Mapping
- Cartographic Principles: Color schemes, symbology, and labeling
- Map Layout & Export: Adding essential map elements (scale, grid, north arrow)
- Final Exercise: Creating a professional map using provided datasets
Module 11: Open GIS Data & Course Wrap-Up
- Accessing Free GIS Data Sources
- Final Review & Q&A Session
- Course Assessment & Certification
- Closing Ceremony & Networking Session
