University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This course covers the basic concepts and applications of a geographic information system (GIS). The topics of GIS data concepts, modelling, attribute management, input and analysis are explained. GIS software ArcGIS is selected as the main training software package for computer practicals in this course. Students will get general knowledge of GIS and acquire the basic techniques of GIS software to independently produce professional maps and carry out spatial queries and basic GIS analyses.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. • Understand basic concepts in GIS
  2. • Solve basic GIS application problems
  3. • Acquire computer skills in GIS, including data collection, editing, database management, basic analysis, and map design
  4. • Produce professional GIS maps
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Introduction to Geographical Information Systems" by Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, and Steve Carver
    ISBN: 027372259X.
    Publisher: Prentice Hall
  2. "Getting to Know ArcGIS for Desktop" by Michael Law and Amy Collins
    ISBN: 1589483081.
    Publisher: Environmental Systems Research Institute
  3. "Geographic information systems" by Tor Bernhardsen
    ISBN: 0471419680.
    Publisher: Wiley
  4. "Geographical information systems: an introduction" by Julie Delaney & Kimberly Van Niel
    ISBN: 0195556070.
    Publisher: Oxford University Press
  5. "Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems" by Keith C. Clarke
    ISBN: 0131494988.
    Publisher: Prentice Hall
  6. "Geographic Information Systems and Science" by Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, and David W. Rhind
    Publisher: Wiley
The above information outlines module TI223: "Introduction To GIS" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.