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University credit hours: 2.0
Course description
Introduction to geoinformatics B (GIS) - 0691400001
For Environment and Urban Planning students
Syllabus
Intructor:
Nir Fulman
Email: fulmannir@gmail.com
________________________________________
Synopsis:
Geographic information systems (GIS) is a basic tool for management and analysis of spatial data. GIS also enables the graphic display of spatial data in the form of a map. The objective of this course is to provide basic theoretical background of GIS and practical experience with the ArcGIS suite, while placing an emphasis on common GIS applications.
Prerequisites: None
Requirements:
1. Submission of all assignments is obligatory. Assignments will be submitted within two weeks of receiving instructions unless stated otherwise. Submission of all exercises is a condition for receiving a grade in this course.
2. End of term examination.
3. Presence in class is obligatory.
Grading
Weights:
Average grade of assignments = 35%
Final exam = 65%
Course program:
Introduction and basic GIS terms
• Properties of GIS
• GIS components and data sources
• GIS applications
• Geographic data display in GIS: Vector and raster data models
Basic use of a GIS software (ArcMap)
• Data layers
• Basic menus, windows and tools
GIS data display
• Thematic maps (Choropleth, point maps etc)
• Map design and preparation for export
Vector GIS queries
• Tabular data queries
• Spatial queries
Geoprocessing
• Operations on datasets – Clip, Merge, Intersect, Union
• Buffers
• Distance and proximity analysis
Introduction to raster and 3D GIS
• Raster formats, comparison between vector and raster GIS
• Basic raster analysis methods
• Methods of 3D layer construction
Georeferencing
Creating and editing vector data layers
• Creating Geodatabase and Feature Class
• Editing existing features
• Digitizing features on vector layers and raster images
• Tabular data editing
Geocoding
• Address Matching of single addresses and a list of addresses
Bibliography:
• J. Star, J. Estes. Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, Prentice Hall, 1990
• T. Bernhardsen, Geographic Information System, VIAK IT, 1992
For Environment and Urban Planning students
Syllabus
Intructor:
Nir Fulman
Email: fulmannir@gmail.com
________________________________________
Synopsis:
Geographic information systems (GIS) is a basic tool for management and analysis of spatial data. GIS also enables the graphic display of spatial data in the form of a map. The objective of this course is to provide basic theoretical background of GIS and practical experience with the ArcGIS suite, while placing an emphasis on common GIS applications.
Prerequisites: None
Requirements:
1. Submission of all assignments is obligatory. Assignments will be submitted within two weeks of receiving instructions unless stated otherwise. Submission of all exercises is a condition for receiving a grade in this course.
2. End of term examination.
3. Presence in class is obligatory.
Grading
Weights:
Average grade of assignments = 35%
Final exam = 65%
Course program:
Introduction and basic GIS terms
• Properties of GIS
• GIS components and data sources
• GIS applications
• Geographic data display in GIS: Vector and raster data models
Basic use of a GIS software (ArcMap)
• Data layers
• Basic menus, windows and tools
GIS data display
• Thematic maps (Choropleth, point maps etc)
• Map design and preparation for export
Vector GIS queries
• Tabular data queries
• Spatial queries
Geoprocessing
• Operations on datasets – Clip, Merge, Intersect, Union
• Buffers
• Distance and proximity analysis
Introduction to raster and 3D GIS
• Raster formats, comparison between vector and raster GIS
• Basic raster analysis methods
• Methods of 3D layer construction
Georeferencing
Creating and editing vector data layers
• Creating Geodatabase and Feature Class
• Editing existing features
• Digitizing features on vector layers and raster images
• Tabular data editing
Geocoding
• Address Matching of single addresses and a list of addresses
Bibliography:
• J. Star, J. Estes. Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, Prentice Hall, 1990
• T. Bernhardsen, Geographic Information System, VIAK IT, 1992