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TI 223 Introduction to GIS

Credits:     5 ECTs
Lecturer:   Dr. R Hennessey
Office:       AC Building, Room 108
Phone:      00 6353 91 49 2375
Email:        tbc
Lectures:   Tue 13:00 - 14:00 Fottrell; Wed 17:00 - 18:00 AC202

Aims and Objectives

          o Basic concepts of GIS
          o Applications of GIS
          o Computer skills

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

General Course Outline

          o Introduction: overview, definition
          o Spatial data concept
          o Spatial data modelling
          o Attribute data management
          o Data input
          o Data analysis

Requirement

You are reminded that attendance is important for this course.

Teaching and learning methods

          o 12 hours lecture (1 hour per week)
          o 12 hours computer practical: Arts Millennium Suites, 1st floor (1 hour per week)
          o Tutorials (Several hours for helping you to do the assignment will be provided)

Textbooks

   1. Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, and Steve Carver: An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems. Longman:
       New York.1998/2002/2006.
   2. Tor Bernhardsen: Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction. 2nd Edition. John Wiley: New York. 1999/2002.
   3. Julie Delaney: Geographical information systems: an introduction. 2nd Edition. OUP Australia & New Zealand. 2007.
   4. Keith C. Clarke: Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems. Prentice Hall. 1998/2001/2003.
   5. ESRI: Getting to Know ArcView GIS. Environmental Systems Research Institute. 1999. 654pp.

Examination

o No.1 Due Thursday March 7th (Week 9) and No. 2 Due Tuesday March 19th (Week 11)

There is no final exam for this course. All the marks will be given based on continuous assessment of the assignments.

The assignments are designed to help students get familiar with basic concepts and techniques of GIS and critically evaluate their potential applications. Specific requirements for the assignments are provided separately on Q-Drive of the campus network.

Discipline of Geography
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
Tel.: +353 (0)91 49 2643
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