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GIS 801 Advanced Geographical Information System
Campus
SCEE (IGIS)
Programs
PG
Session
Fall Semester 2016
Course Title
Advanced Geographical Information System
Course Code
GIS 801
Credit Hours
2 + 1
Pre-Requisutes
Course Objectives
This course will familiarize students with advanced topics of spatial database accuracy assessment, 2D and 3D spatial modeling, analysis of discrete and continuous entities in space. There will be special emphasis on statistical analysis of spatial data. Students will be trained to develop models based on regression analysis and logical analysis. Students will also learn customization and automation in GIS and also learn techniques to put the GIS on to Internet.
Detail Content
Co-ordinate System and Map Projection
Drawing of Map Projections and Error Estimations
Understanding of Cartographic Errors and Rectification Procedures
Cleaning and Editing Cartographic Data
Visualization of Geospatial Data
Symbolization and Map Layouts Development
3D Visualization of Spatial Data
Alternate Approaches for Mapping (Geocoding, Survey Data Integration)
Geocoding and Survey Data Integration in GIS
Point Pattern Analysis
Lines and Networks
Performing Network Analysis
Area Objects and Spatial Autocorrelation
Describing and Analyzing Fields
Spatial Interpolations
Geostatistical Analysis
Map Overlay Analysis
Multivariate Data, Multidimensional Space and Spatialization
GIS Modeling and Related Issues
Text/Ref Books
Stewart Fotheringham, Chris Brunsdon, Martin E Charlton (2000) Quantitative Geography: Perspectives on Spatial Data Analysis SAGE Publications ISBN: 0761959483
John Stillwell (2004) Applied GIS and Spatial Analysis John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. England ISBN: 0470844094
Jacek Malczewski (1999) GIS and Multicriteria Decision Analysis John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 0471329444
Martien Molenaar (1998) An Introduction to the Theory of Spatial Object Modelling for GIS Taylor & Francis, Inc. ISBN: 074840774X
Time Schedule
Fall Semester 2015
Faculty/Resource Person
Dr Javed Iqbal
PhD (Mississippi State University) USA
Specialization: GIS and RS Application in Natural Resource Management