SW1113 : Geographic Information System

Department

Department of Soil and Water

Academic Program

Bachelor in Water Science

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The geographic information systems course is descried with definition of GIS with a brief history, the relationship of GIS with other information systems, advantages and disadvantages of geographic information systems, applications of GIS in general and in the agricultural environment in particular. In addition to this, this course covers the basic components of GIS: (data and information – hardware – software – people – operating methods), the concept of geographic information systems: (Recording or Entering data and information - Organizing data and information - Analyzing data and information - Extracting information), Geographical Coordinate System, Reference and Projections, and how to convert from one system to another. furthermore, brief information about: Maps, Remote sensing and Global Positioning Systems are also covered in this course. Also, databases definition, types and how to create them are explained. The difference between Vector and Raster and data model and the conversion between them are also covered in this course.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

A. Knowledge & understand

List and understand the foundations and main components of the geographic information system.

A.1

Build a geographic information database using a GIS program.

A.2

Use the projections and geographical references in producing maps

A.3

Create an applied project in one of the fields of the agricultural environment using the ArcGIS program (hydrological analysis) to identify the hydrological characteristics of an area.

A.4

Use of one of the geographic information systems programs (ArcGIS). The most important tools for analyzing geographic information and its use within the system. (spatial analysis).

A.5

B. Mental skills:

Using a computer techniques (hardware and software) in analyzing environmental data and information (agriculture).

B.1

Collecting , Analysis and modeling of geographic data and information and the importance of statistics.

B.2

Uses of appropriate geographical reference and appropriate projection in a geographical area.

B.3

Understands many statistical concepts used in spatial analysis of geographic data.

B.4

Interpret geographic data with varying spatial distribution.

B.5

C. Practical & professional skills

The ability to comprehend modern and accurate methods of presenting and producing information in the agricultural environment.

C.1

Understanding and applying the principles of statistics in analyzing spatial data and finding solutions to environmental problems.

C.2

Understand the Computer principles (hardware and software) and their uses in analyzing and presenting the different spatial characteristics of an area in a specific environment.

C.3

The ability to present results in a way that convinces decision makers.

C.4

The ability to understand many environmental problems and develop some solutions to them.

C.5

D. Generic and transferable skills

Uses scientific terminology in communication and communication.

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D.1

Uses modern technology in searching for information (Vector and Raster Data model).

D.2

Works within a research team to collect, store and analyze information (Aerial and Satellite Images).

D.3

Proposes an awareness programs to introduce geographic information systems and their applications in the agricultural environment.

D.4

Communicate effectively with others.

D.5

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures + practical training.

Methods of assessments

No

Assessment Methods

Assessment date

Percentage

1

First midterm exam (Written)

After the fifth week of study

25 %

2

Second midterm exam

(Lab)

After the tenth week of study

25 %

3

Final midterm exam (Written + Lab)

After the week of twelfth study

50 %

Total

100 %