BIT Geographical Information System
Geographical Information System
Subject Code: BIT355
Course Title: Geographical Information System
Course No: BIT355
Nature of Course: Theory & Practical
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
Course Objective
Course Contents
Unit 1: The Basics of Geographic Information System (5 Hrs.)
Definition of GIS, GIS Components and Functions, GIS and Cartography, Evolution of GIS in Relation to Computational and Information Technology, Benefits of GIS, GIS Application Areas, Introduction to Different GIS Software
Unit 2: Mapping the Real World with Vector and Raster Data (8 Hrs.)
Modeling and Representing the Real World, Vector Data Model, Vector Data Types, Vector Topology and Data Formats, Building Basic Topology, Comparison of Shapefile, Coverage and Geodatabase, Geo-relational and Object-relational Vector Data Models, TIN Data Model, Raster Data Model, Basic Elements of Raster Data, Raster Data Formats, Georeferencing Imagery, Creating Vector Data from Digitization, Map Scale, Precision and Accuracy, Spatial Resolution and Data Volume, Vector vs. Raster Data Model, Map Design and Layout, Map Elements
Unit 3: Data Acquisition Techniques in GIS (8 Hrs.)
Spatial and non-spatial data, Primary and Secondary Data Capture Techniques, Concepts of Field Survey for Large Scale Mapping, Scanning and Digitizing, Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Remote Sensing Technology, Satellite Orbits, Aerial Photography, Photogrammetry, Other emerging imaging techniques, Conversion and Integration of GPS and RS data with GIS
Unit 4: Map Projection and Coordinate System (6 Hrs.)
Concepts of Longitude and Latitude, Geographic and Projected Coordinate Systems, Mathematical Model of Earth, Geoid and Ellipsoids, Horizontal and Vertical Datum, Changing Projection and Coordinate Systems, Types of Projection Systems, Projection Parameters, Working with Map Projection
Unit 5: Vector Data Analysis (7 Hrs.)
Filtering Data using Queries, Vector Overlay Analysis, Geoprocessing Functions, Proximity and Buffer Analysis, Route Optimization and Shortest Path, Mapping Non-spatial Data, Creating ModelBuilder
Unit 6: Raster Data Analysis (7 Hrs.)
Overview of Raster Overlay, Map Algebra, Raster Calculator, Overlaying Raster, Introduction to Interpolation and Spatial Autocorrelation, DEM, Spatial Statistics, Local Raster Operations, Focal Raster Operations, Zonal Raster Operations, Global Raster Operations, Raster Weighted Overlay, Mosaic and Aggregate tools, Distance Measurement
Unit 7: Open GIS and Applications (4 Hrs.)
Introduction of open concept in GIS, Open source software for spatial data analysis, Open vs. Commercial GIS Program, GIS programming and customization, Python script tools, Customizing QGIS with Python, Web Based GIS system, Open source GIS data, Introduction to Google Earth Engine and Applications, GIS application case studies
Reference Books
- Lo, P. and Albert K.W. Yeung. Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems. Pearson Prentice Hall.
- Chang, K. T. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 9th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F., Maguire, D.J. and Rhind, D.W. Geographic Information Systems and Science. John Wiley & Sons.
- Huisman, Otto, and Rolf A. de By. "Principles of Geographic Information Systems." ITC Educational Textbook Series 1 (2009): 17.
- Kerle, Norman, Lucas L.F. Janssen, and Gerrit C. Huurneman. "Principles of Remote Sensing." ITC Educational Textbook Series 2 (2004): 250.
- Burrough, P. A., McDonnell, R. A., & Lloyd, C. D. (2015). Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford University Press.
- Mitchell, Andy. ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. ESRI Press, Redlands.
Lab Works
The lab should cover at least the concepts given in the chapters.