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Geographical Information System (Gis) (BEG 499 GI) (Elective

This document provides information about a Geographic Information Systems course offered as an elective to 4th year civil engineering students. The 3-hour theory course is worth 80 marks, while the 2-hour practical course is worth 20 marks, totaling 100 marks. The course objectives are to make students aware of GIS principles, concepts, and applications in civil engineering. The course contents cover topics such as data capture, database design, geographic analysis, output communication, applications, and remote sensing over 37 hours of lectures and 8 laboratory exercises. Student performance is evaluated through a final theory exam worth 80 marks and an internal practical assessment worth 20 marks.

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Geographical Information System (Gis) (BEG 499 GI) (Elective

This document provides information about a Geographic Information Systems course offered as an elective to 4th year civil engineering students. The 3-hour theory course is worth 80 marks, while the 2-hour practical course is worth 20 marks, totaling 100 marks. The course objectives are to make students aware of GIS principles, concepts, and applications in civil engineering. The course contents cover topics such as data capture, database design, geographic analysis, output communication, applications, and remote sensing over 37 hours of lectures and 8 laboratory exercises. Student performance is evaluated through a final theory exam worth 80 marks and an internal practical assessment worth 20 marks.

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GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

(BEG 499 GI)


(Elective)
Year : 4 Semester: 2

Teaching Examination Scheme Total Remarks


Schedule Final Internal marks
Hours/Week assessments
Theory Practical Theory Practical
L T P Duration Marks Duration Marks Marks Marks
(hrs)
3 2 0 3 80 - - 20 - 100
Course Objectives;

The objectives of this course is to make the students aware of the principles, concepts and the
applications of geographic information system (GIS) applied to different civil engineering fields.

Course Contents:

1 Introduction 4 hrs.
1.1 The philosophy of GIS
1.2 Need of GIS
1.3 Definition of GIS
1.4 History of GIS
1.5 Spatial operation
1.6 Component of GIS
1.7 Different types of data
1.8 Vector representation
1.9 Raster representation

2 Data capture and automation 8 hrs.


2.1 Sources of data
2.2 Data capture
2.3 Introduction to map
2.4 Manual Digitization and Scanning system
2.5 Geo referencing
2.6 Projection systems
2.7 Coordinate systems
2.8 Accuracy and precision

3 Database concept and design 7 hrs.


3.1 Databases for GIS
3.2 Database systems
3.3 Database processing and management systems
3.4 Database design
3.5 Data dictionary
4 Geographic analysis 6 hrs.
4.1 Introduction; Spatial analysis and its application areas
4.2 Overlay operations
4.3 Network analysis
4.4 Relationship of modelling to Analysis

5 Output and Information communication 6 hrs.


5.1 Important aspects in design of output maps
5.2 Cartographic tools and visual variables
5.3 Data output types

6 Application of GIS 6 hrs.


6.1 Characteristics of GIS Technology
6.2 Spatial data infrastructure
6.3 Component of spatial data infrastructure
6.4 Institutional and Organizational Considerations
6.5 Outlook GIS trends
6.6 Digital terrain model

7 Remote Sensing 8 hrs.


7.1 Brief history of remote sensing for earth observation
7.2 Remote Sensing Basics
7.3 Frame Captured Sensors and Line Scanners
7.4 Satellite-based Sensors in Visible and Infrared Wavelengths
7.5 Active Sensors: Radar and Lidar
7.6 Sonar
7.7 Aerial Imagery – Visual Interpretation
7.8 Remote Sensing Applications

Laboratory:
1 Introduction to GIS
2 Vector, attribute and cartography
3 Vector, attribute and analysis
4 Map projections
5 Raster, structure and analysis
6 Interpolation
7 Presenting Data
8 Introduction to Remote sensing

References:
1 Jensen, RJ “Introduction to Digital Image Processing. A Remote Sensing Perspective,
3rd Edition”, Prentice Hall
2 Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire and David W. Rhind
“Geographic Information Systems and Science”
3 O. Huisman, R.A. de By (ed.) “Principles of Geographic Information
Systems” Publisher: ITC 2009
Marks Distribution of Geographic Information Systems:

Chapter Time Marks Distribution


allocated in
hour
1 4 8
2 8 16
3 7 16
4 6 16
5 6 12
6 6 12
7 8 16

** The above marks distribution can be with minor variations.

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