mca Syllabus
GIS & Remote Sensing
Code: CS 802C
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3
Allotted Hrs: 39L
Introduction and Overview of Geographic Information Systems [3L
Definition of a GIS, features and functions; why GIS is important; how GIS is applied; GIS as an Information System; GIS and cartography; contributing and allied disciplines; GIS data feeds; historical development of GIS.
GIS and Maps, Map Projections and Coordinate Systems [4L
Maps and their characteristics (selection, abstraction, scale, etc.); automated cartography versus GIS; map projections; coordinate systems; precision and error.
Data Sources, Data Input , Data Quality and Database Concepts [3L
Major data feeds to GIS and their characteristics: maps, GPS, images, databases, commercial data; locating and evaluating data; data formats; data quality; metadata. Database concepts and components; flat files; relational database systems; data modeling; views of the database; normalization; databases and GIS.
Spatial Analysis [3L
Questions a GIS can answer; GIS analytical functions; vector analysis including topological overlay; raster analysis; statistics; integrated spatial analysis.
Making Maps [6L
Parts of a map; map functions in GIS; map design and map elements; choosing a map type; producing a map formats, plotters and media; online and CD-ROM distribution; interactive maps and the Web.
Implementing a GIS [4L
Planning a GIS; requirements; pilot projects; case studies; data management; personnel and skill sets; costs and benefits; selecting a GIS package; professional GIS packages; desktop GIS; embedded GIS; public domain and lowcost packages.
Technology & Instruments involved in GIS & Remote Sensing [8L]
GIS applications; GIS application areas and user segments; creating custom GIS software applications; user interfaces; case studies. Future data; future hardware; future software; Object-oriented concepts and GIS; future issues – data ownership, privacy, education; GIS career options and how to pursue them.
Remote Sensing [8L
Remote sensing of environment, E.M. Principle, Thermal infrared remote sensing, Remote sensing of Vegetation, Remote sensing of water, urban landscape
Text:
1. “Principles of geographical information systems”, P. A. Burrough and R. A. Mcdonnel, Oxford.
2. “Remote sensing of the environment” , J. R. Jensen, Pearson
References:
1. “Exploring Geographic Information Systems”, Nicholas Chrismas, John Wiley & Sons.
2. “Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems”,Keith Clarke, PHI.
3. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, and Steve Carver. Addison-Wesley Longman.
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