جغ ع 603 : Advanced geographic information systems

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

PhD in Division of Physical Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Through this course, the student will study the importance of geographic information systems, its various applications, and how spatial databases work.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Introducing the fields of GIS applications.
  • Introducing students to the importance of GIS applications in human and natural fields.
  • Identify the role of geographic information systems in storing data in a spatial manner.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Panel discussions
  • Research papers

Methods of assessments

  • Midterm exam after the eighth week 20%
  • Discussion of research papers after the twelfth week 20%
  • Final exam week sixteen 60%
  • Total 100%