Lecture: What is GIS?Íž Components of GIS, Raster and vector data models, Scale, Projection, Datum and Coordinate system, Data acquisition and conversion techniques, Database management System, Query development, Spatial querying, Geoprocessing, Elements of map making (Cartography), Introduction to Global positioning system (GPS) and remote sensing, Advanced Geostatistical tools: variogram and krigging, spatial analyst, network analyst, geodatabase, vector topology concepts, spatial model builder, topography in GIS (contours, DEM and TIN), DEM analysis (Line of sight and viewshed), Watershed delineation, Displaying GIS data in google earth, GIS Applications: Case studies Lab: During the lab section the students will get hands on training in applying the concepts learned during the Lecture using GIS software.
- Teacher: nbalaji BALAJI NARASIMHAN