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    Geographic Information - System - SEMESTER BREAKUP

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    This document outlines a Geographic Information System course with the following key details: - The course is titled "Geographic Information System" with a course code, taught by Muhammad Arshad for 3 credit hours of theory. - The course objectives are to understand GIS theory and applications, acquire geo-spatial data skills, use GIS tools for analysis, and create effective maps. - Recommended textbooks are listed. - A 16 week lesson plan is provided covering topics such as GIS history, components, data structures, software, coordinate systems, and geo-referencing skills.

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    This document outlines a Geographic Information System course with the following key details: - The course is titled "Geographic Information System" with a course code, taught by Muhammad Arshad for 3 credit hours of theory. - The course objectives are to understand GIS theory and applications, acquire geo-spatial data skills, use GIS tools for analysis, and create effective maps. - Recommended textbooks are listed. - A 16 week lesson plan is provided covering topics such as GIS history, components, data structures, software, coordinate systems, and geo-referencing skills.

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    This document outlines a Geographic Information System course with the following key details: - The course is titled "Geographic Information System" with a course code, taught by Muhammad Arshad for 3 credit hours of theory. - The course objectives are to understand GIS theory and applications, acquire geo-spatial data skills, use GIS tools for analysis, and create effective maps. - Recommended textbooks are listed. - A 16 week lesson plan is provided covering topics such as GIS history, components, data structures, software, coordinate systems, and geo-referencing skills.

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    This document outlines a Geographic Information System course with the following key details: - The course is titled "Geographic Information System" with a course code, taught by Muhammad Arshad for 3 credit hours of theory. - The course objectives are to understand GIS theory and applications, acquire geo-spatial data skills, use GIS tools for analysis, and create effective maps. - Recommended textbooks are listed. - A 16 week lesson plan is provided covering topics such as GIS history, components, data structures, software, coordinate systems, and geo-referencing skills.

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    Instructor Name: Muhammad Arshad

    Course Title: Geographic Information System


    Course Code:
    Credit Hours Theory: 3(3-0)
    Course Objectives: The course is designed to understand the fundamental
    understanding and application of GIS Learning Outcomes After
    studying this course, the students will be able to:-
    1. Understand the fundamental theory of Geographic Information
    Systems (GIS)
    2. Understand the basic concepts of Geo-Spatial data acquisition
    and development
    3. Use the GIS tools to conduct spatial analyses 4. Develop maps
    that are fit-for-purpose and effectively convey the information they
    are intended to.
    Recommended Text 1. Geographic Information System Basics 1.0 by Jonathan E. Campbell
    Books: 2. Principles of Geographic Information System Otto Huisman
    and Rolf.A de By.

    GOVERNMENT COLLAGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD


    LAYYAH CAMPUS
    Sixteen Week Topics Covered
    Week 1 * Introduction to Geographical Information System.
    Lesson Plan * Fundamental theory of Geographic Information Science.
    * Application of Geographic information system
    * GIS System Architecture and Components

    2
    * History and evolution of GIS.
    * Components of GIS
    * Concepts of Geo-Spatial data (its acquisition and development)
    *

    3 * Maps and types of Maps


    * Concept of Geo-Workspace environment

    4 * Geo-referencing & Geocoding


    * Data structures and models. (Raster & Vector)

    5
    * Projection, Scale, Accuracy, and Resolution
    the key properties of spatial data
    * GIS Software Packages
    6 * ESRI Product Line-up: ArcGIS client products (Fall 2007)
    * Levels of Measurements in GIS

    7
    * Vector Data entry operator in GIS
    * Concepts of Spatial layering in GIS

    8
    * Concept of four M’s (Mapping, Modeling, Management & Monitoring)
    * Fundamental operations in GIS.
    9 MIDTERMS
    10
    * Introduction to Open Source and Commercial Software
    * Coordinate Systems

    11
    * Introduction to Geo-workspace
    * Geo-referencing

    12
    * Plot a geographic grid of graph paper (manual).
    * Handheld GPS-based survey.

    13
    * Incorporation of spreadsheet data with GIS
    * Creating shape file and spatial database files 33

    14 * Presentation

    15 Revision Week.

    16 FINAL EXAMS

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