Elective (V/I):

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Prepared by:
-Suman Limbu
Course objective:
On Completion, a student will be able to
• Understand the principle and the use of GIS
vocabulary
• Carryout basic GIS Operation
• Use the knowledge of GIS for Settlement Study &
planning/urban diversity and infrastructure planning,
Landuse planning & Inventory Assessments
• Understand fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Global
Positioning System (GPS) & Aerial Photography
COURSE DETAIL
TOPIC/SUB TOPIC TIME ALLOCATION

1. Overview of GIS 6 Hrs

1.1 Introduction and Background of GIS
1.2 GIS sub-subsystems
1.2.1. Data Input
1.2.2. Data Storage and retrieval
1.2.3. Data manipulation and analysis
1.2.4. Data output
1.3. Components of GIS- Hardware, software, Data, People, Methods
1.4. GIS Applications
1.4.1. Different application fields
1.4.2. Key features of GIS
1.5. Perspectives on GIS and Sustainability Management
1.6. Introduction to Remote Sensing
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2. Map Projection Systems 2 Hrs

2.1 Map Scale
2.2 Map projections and its classification
2.2.1. According to geometric surface- azimuthal, cylindrical & conical
2.2.2. According to the property- equivalent, equidistant & conformal
2.3. Spatial coordinate system
2.2.3. Geographic coordinate system
2.2.4. Plane coordinate system
2.4. Global Positioning System
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3. Data Source and Data Model 4 Hrs

3.1. Data types
3.1.1. Spatial data
3.1.2. Vector data- Point, Line and Polygon
3.1.3. Raster data- eg. DEM
3.2. Comparision between vector and raster data types
3.3. Other data types
3.3.1. Image data
3.3.2. Triangular Irregular Network(TIN)
3.4. Data sources and geo-referencing of spatial data
4. Data Analysis 6 Hrs
4.1. Introduction to Data Analysis
4.2. Analysis types
4.2.1. Database Query
4.2.2. Spatial Query
4.2.3. Overlay Operations
4.2.4. Network anlysis
4.2.5. Buffer Operations
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5. Data Presentation 4 Hrs
5.1. Common Map Elements
5.2. Map classification
5.2.1. Cadastral Maps
5.2.2. Topographic Maps
5.2.3. Thematic Maps
5.3. Bertin’s visual variables
5.4. Data type classification
5.4.1. Qualitative data- Nominal
5.4.2. Quantitative data – Ordinal, Interval, Ratio
5.5. Map visualization & map presentation techniques
5.5.1. Qualitative data
5.5.2. Quantitative data- Absolute and Relative
6. GIS Application for Architects and Planners 8 Hrs
6.1. Urban Land Use Planning
6.1.1. Objectives of Landuse Planning- Activities, Location, Implementation
6.1.2. Effective use of GIS for land use planning
6.2. Urban Infrastructure Management
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6.1.2. Infrastructure types

6.2.2. Principle of GIS in Infrastructure management
6.3. Urban Transport
6.3.1. Definition of Urban Transport
6.3.2. Aggregate and disaggregate models
6.3.3. Application of GIS in transport planning
6.4. Disaster management
6.4.1. Urban disaster management
6.4.2. Key definitions- Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability
6.4.3. GIS application in disaster management
 EVALUATION SCHEME
a. INTERNAL EVALUATION:
1. ATTENDANCE 80 % (NQ) 2 Mark
2. ASSESSMENT 8 Mark
3. PRACTICAL 50 Mark
TOTAL: 60 Mark

b. FINAL EVALUATION:
FINAL EXAM 1.5 Hrs 40 Mark
TOTAL :100 Mark
 PRACTICAL
S.No. Duration Stage Marks
1 10 hrs Preliminary exercise:- 10
•Usage of GIS software package- Arc Catalog &
Arc Map
• Various exercises for understanding GIS
Concepts

2 20hrs Case Studies/ Assignments on:- 40

•Problem Identification
•Data collection
•Data Analysis
•Cartography & map presentation
•Presentation on findings
Possible Topics: Settlement Planning,
Infrastructure, Transport, Disaster related,etc.

3 Report Submission
Total 30 50
 EVALUATION SCHEME
Unit Chapter Hours Marks
Distribution

1 1 6 8

2 2,3 2+4=6 8

3 4 6 8

4 5,6 4+2=6 8

5 6 6 8

Total 30 40
 HOW TO INSTALL ARC GIS 10.5
1. Install: Arcgis- Desktop-105
2. Install: Arcgis License Manager Windows
3. Install: Arcgis 10.5 Patch Update Program
4. Install: Arcgis 10.5 Keymaker
5. Install: Arcgis Desktop 10.5 Patch
6. Open Arcgis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56nAn-IuTlw