Rationale
- Geographic Information System (GIS) is defined as a collection of computer hardware and software designed for capturing, storing, updating, manipulating, analysing, displaying, and publishing all forms of geographically referenced information.
- The course is designed to expose learners to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in various real-world scenarios.
- The course will enable learners to learn how to think geographically, become acquainted with GIS technologies, analyse data and effectively communicate spatial information through maps.
- GIS key concepts, spatial data handling and analysis techniques are reinforced through practical exercises utilizing the industry-standard ArcGIS software platform.
- This course will be a pre-requisite for the “Advanced Geospatial analysis” course.
Purpose
- To impart basic technical knowledge and understanding of acquisition/capturing and importing of spatial data into a GIS.
- To enable learners to prepare various data for basic GIS operations and visualize them in the form of maps.
- Learners should be able to identify and apply various geoprocessing steps to address real world problems using a GIS.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of GIS in mapping the earth in spatial terms and populating the GIS's system to access data
- Demonstrate knowledge in bringing data from GPSs.
- Capture location and attribute data using exact and precise spatial referencing and editing data in ArcGIS Pro
- Demonstrate an understanding in creating maps and print with industry
- Apply GIS for any cadre based on the understating learnt in class
Target Population
- Interested members of the public
- Government and private sector employees
- Researchers and academic staff
- Graduate students
Delivery Modes
- Instructor-led theoretical concepts and demonstrations followed by practical exercises
Assessment
- Class exercises
- Individual project presentations
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Computer literacy
- Basic understanding of physical geography or earth-observation sciences
- A Higher National Diploma or /Bachelor’s degree
Certification
- Attend 98% of the course to qualify for certificate
- Participate in class work and complete all practical exercises given