GOOD COURSE PROSPECTUS FOR Part II

1.      Detail Syllables

a.         Basic computer training and Installation of ArcGIS 10

GIS applications basically relating to Computer base technology system, without basic computer knowledge, it is very difficult to continue with this course. In this section student will learned about basic computer technology and how to install ArcGIS 10.

                                            I.            Computer Fundamentals with windows XP/7

                                          II.            Application software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

b.         Introduction to GIS

Understanding what GIS is and what it can be used for. With a GIS application you can open digital maps on your computer, create new spatial information to add to a map, create printed maps customized to your needs and perform spatial analysis. In this training program we explore the basic concepts behind the GIS.

                                                        I.            Geographic Information Technologies

                                                      II.            What is GIS

                                                    III.            Components of GIS

                                                    IV.            Types of Data

                                                      V.            GIS Capability

c.         Familiarizing with ArcGIS 10

Understanding what ArcGIS 10 and what it can be used for. With a ArcGIS 10 application open digital maps on your computer and create new spatial information to add to a map.

                                                        I.            ArcMap

                                                      II.            ArcCatalog  

                                                    III.            Tools and operations

d.         GIS Analysis

GIS Analysis is the main difference of the GIS system from other information system. GIS analysis show you patterns, relationship, and trends in your geographic data that help you understand how the world works, make the best choice from among options, or plan for the future. In GIS Analysis student will get knowledge about the types of GIS analysis;

                                                        I.            Mapping

                                                      II.            Query

                                                    III.            Overlay

                                                    IV.            Dissolve

                                                      V.            Reclassify

                                                    VI.            Merge

                                                  VII.            Buffers

                                                VIII.            Clip

                                                    IX.            Joining

                                                      X.            Intersect

e.         Map digitizing

Digitizing in GIS is the process of “tracing”, in a geographically correct way, information from images/maps. The process of georeferencing relies on the coordination of points on the scanned image (data to be georeferenced) with points on a geographically referenced data (data to which the image will be georeferenced). By “linking” points on the image with those same locations in the geographically referenced data you will create a polynomial transformation that converts the location of the entire image to the correct geographic location. We can call it as Conversion of map data from graphic to digital form.

f.          Types of Maps

Maps are probably the biggest subsection of visualization types. There are many variations on map types, each with its own strengths. Maps are more effective in visualizing geospatial data. That enables user to locate spatial features, while the shape, color and symbols representing their characteristics. 

                                                        I.            Cartography   

                                                      II.            Topography

                                                    III.            Map producing in ArcGIS

g.         Georeferencing the Map and Image (Vector and Raster)

Understanding map and Image Georeferencing for spatial data. What it is all about and how to do it. Maps are very often produced for presentations and reports where the audience with no professional background in GIS.

h.         Satellite based, Positioning & Navigation (GPS)

            Understanding the basic satellites availability of the orbit and its plans, next generation satellite system, GNSS system, Segments and Frequency.

i.          Magellan triton 2000 GPS, software installation and function

With the flexibility to do it all, Magellan triton 2000 receivers deliver unparalleled freedom of choice in professional GIS data collection. As the next generation of GPS, lets you configure a solution to match a wide range of work situations:

                                             I.            Handheld or tablet data collector

                                            II.            Real-time or post processed workflows

                                          III.            Connectivity USB to desktop

                                          IV.            Waypoint, tracking, Geophoto,

j.          Project development in GIS

            Gain a basic, understanding of GIS concepts, techniques and real world applications. This small project development project will help you to create your own project with some analysis and quires. 

i.                    Exercise I - Exporting Maps using raw data

This is a indoor exercise, design to gain knowledge on manipulating raw data and how to build a small project.

ii.                  Exercise II - GPS

The GPS training is a mixture of practical outdoor exercises. This exercise gives you a practical experience in how to use and navigate with the GPS device. Introduction about use of the GPS and includes:

i.        Buttons & Keys and what the GPS screens show

ii.      How to Mark and Read your position

iii.    Correct GPS setup

iv.     How to create a Waypoint & edit its properties (Name, Symbol, and Location)

v.       What the map page shows and how to navigate using the map page

vi.     How to find a Waypoint and navigate to it (GoTo)

vii.   Routes creation and navigation

viii. Track creation and navigation

ix.     Learn which digital mapping is the most suitable for your needs

iii.                Exercise III

In this final exercise III, student will get knowledge what they have learned in GIS and build a GIS analysis base project. This exercise will make understanding GIS operations and there practical use.

i.                    Basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information.

ii.                  Tables and queries.

iii.                Map creation/interpretation.

iv.                 Image Processing and digitizing.