UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

GSS613: GEOSPATIAL INFORMATICS

Course Name GEOSPATIAL INFORMATICS APPROVED

(English)
Course Code GSS613

MQF Credit 3

Course This course will emphasize on how geographic data can be utilized across a variety
Description of applications and GIS software as well as exposing the students to the procedures
and methods for planning the GIS, evaluating potential data sources, testing
available hardware and software and planning for its acquisition, developing GIS
applications. The student will be able to undertake the Project Management for the
GIS project.

Transferable Skills GIS Software handling skill

Critical thinking skill
Decision-making skill
Basic project management skill

Teaching Lectures, Blended Learning, Lab Work

Methodologies

CLO
CLO1 Expand their knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) principles
and applications associated with geographic information including
technology, systems, science and studies as adopted by Land Surveyor
CLO2 Display efficiency in handling leading GIS software (Other respective
software) and spatial analysis for various applications as adopted by Land
Surveyor.
CLO3 Explain ideas through managing GIS project related to subject matter and
questions addressed as adopted by Land Surveyor.

Pre-Requisite No course recommendations

Courses

Topics
1. Introduction to GIS and its Application
1.1) 1.1 GIS Data Model
1.2) 1.2 GIS Application
1.3) 1.3 System Development Life Cycle
2. GIS Data Acquisition and Data Standards
2.1) 2.1 Methods for Data Acquisitions
2.2) 2.2 Attribute data input & management
2.3) 2.3 Creating and Maintaining Geographic Databases
2.4) 2.4 International and Malaysia Spatial Data Standards
2.5) 2.5 Policy and Managing issues in GIS Development
3. GIS for Spatial Data Editing and Manipulation
3.1) 3.1 Errors in Geographic and Topological Data
3.2) 3.2 Methods for handling Errors in GIS Data
3.3) 3.3 GIS Data Quality Assurance
4. GIS Analyses, Modeling and Application
4.1) 4.1 Vector-Based Analyses
4.2) 4.2 Raster Based Analyses
4.3) 4.3 GIS for Simulation and Modelling
4.4) 4.4 Application of GIS in various disciplines

Faculty Name : COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT Start Year : 2021

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5. GIS Development and Implementation
5.1) 5.1 Pilot Study and Benchmark Test
5.2) 5.2 GIS System Integration
5.3) 5.3 GIS Application Development
5.4) 5.4 GIS Use and Maintenance.
6. GIS Project Management
6.1) 6.1 Introduction to Project Management
6.2) 6.2 Project Management Tools and Techniques
6.3) 6.3 Project Time Management
6.4) 6.4 Project Cost Management
6.5) 6.5 Project Scope Management
6.6) 6.6 Problem Solving for the Project Manager
7. Laboratory
7.1) 7.1 GIS Data Acquisition and Data Standards
7.2) 7.2 GIS for Spatial Data Editing and Manipulation
7.3) 7.3 GIS Analyses, Modeling and Application

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Assessment Breakdown %
Continuous Assessment 100.00%

Details of
Continuous Assessment Assessment Description % of Total CLO
Assessment Type Mark
Assignment Written assignments on current development 10% CLO3
of GIS and class forum MOOC
Presentation Project presentation 10% CLO3
Test Test 50% CLO1
Written Report Report of Lab Exercise and Projects 30% CLO2

Reading List Recommended

Text Burrough, P. A., McDonnell, R., McDonnell, R. A., & Lloyd, C.
D. 2015, Principles of geographical information systems.,
Oxford university press.
Heyworth, I., Cornelius, S. & Carver, S. 2012, An Introduction
to Geographical Information Systems., 4th Edition. Ed.,
Pearson Education Limited.
Mitchell, A 2005, The ESRI guide to GIS Analysis, Volumes 1,
2 and 3. Ed., ESRI Press
Reference
Book Harder, C., Ormsby, T. & Balstrom, T. 2018, Understanding
Resources GIS. An ArcGIS Pro Project Workbook, 4th Ed., ESRI Press.
Tambassi, T. 2019, The Philosophy of GIS, Springer
Garcia, J. 2017, Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems;, Larsen and Keller Education
Burke, R. 2003, Getting to know ArcObjects programming
ArcGIS with VBA;, ESRI Press

Article/Paper List This Course does not have any article/paper resources
Other References This Course does not have any other resources

Faculty Name : COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT Start Year : 2021

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