Faculty of Computers and Information

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : Geography Info. System

2007 - 2008

 
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University :Mansoura University
Faculty :Faculty of Computers and Information
Department :Geology Department
1- Course data :-
Code: نمع 422
Course title: Geography Info. System
Year/Level: رابعة نظم المعلومات
Program Title:
  • All Academic programmes
Specialization:
Teaching Hours: Theoretical: 3Tutorial: Practical: 3
2- Course aims :-
  1. Planning a GIS project and assigning the GIS spatial data themes
  2. Introduce the students to the main GIS principles and basics
  3. Train the students on the GIS Project planning and design
  4. Train the students on the different methods of data digitizing, editing, and geocoding
  5. Train the students on identifying and correct digitizing errors
  6. Understanding the concept of Topology and train the student on constructing Topology using ArcInfo and ArcEdit
  7. Train the students to deal with attribute data, e.g. Getting Attribute Data into ARC/INFO, linking attributes to spatial features and joining adjacent themes.
  8. Introduce the students for different methods of spatial data analysis and GIS Queries
  9. Introduce the students to various techniques of Georeferencing and coordinate systems
3- Course Learning Outcomes :-
4- Course contents :-
NoTopicsWeek
1Identifying digitizing errors and Correcting spatial data using ARCEDIT
2Constructing Topology
3Getting Attribute Data into ARC/INFO and linking attributes to spatial features
4Georeferencing and coordinate systems
5Spatial data Analysis and GIS Queries
6GIS basics and principles
7Raster and vector GIS data
8Spatial data preparation and assigning GIS themes, GIS Project planning and design
9Data digitizing, editing, and geocoding

5- Teaching and learning methods :-
SMethod
Practical labs. Use real example on Dakahlyia Governorate
GPS field training
lectures
discussion of some problems

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-
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7- Student assessment :-
A. Timing
NoMethodWeek
1Quiz11
2Discussion3
3MidTearm Exam5
4Quiz27
B. Degree
NoMethodDegree
1Mid_term examination5
2Final_term examination75
3Oral examination 0
4Practical examination 15
5Semester work0
6Other types of asessment5
Total100%

8- List of books and references
SItemType
1Introduction to GIS
2ARCInfo GIS, ESRI

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
SContentStudy week
Identifying digitizing errors and Correcting spatial data using ARCEDIT
Constructing Topology
Getting Attribute Data into ARC/INFO and linking attributes to spatial features
Georeferencing and coordinate systems
Spatial data Analysis and GIS Queries
GIS basics and principles
Raster and vector GIS data
Spatial data preparation and assigning GIS themes, GIS Project planning and design
Data digitizing, editing, and geocoding

Course Coordinator(s): -
  1. Ahmed Abou El Futtoh Saleh
Head of department: -