CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
LECTURE -01
INTRODUCTION TO GIS
(PART I)
Course Instructor:
Engr. Hizb Ullah Sajid
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Content
Introduction to the Course
What is GIS
Application and Importance of GIS
Basic Terminologies
Data Models
Software Application in GIS
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Introduction to the Course
Course Name:
GIS/RS Application to CE (Geo. Info. Engg.)
Course Code:
CE318L
Course Type:
Lab
Credit Hours:
01
Software:
QGIS (Available at www.qgis.org)
Textbook:
QGIS Training Manual (Available at www.qgis.org)
Reference Materials will be uploaded on instructors blog
(www.hizbblog.weebly.com or www.teachoholica.blogspot.com)
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Introduction to the Course
Course Objective
To learn basic usage of GIS software for developing an effective GIS
capable of solving engineering problems.
To learn application of GIS in Civil Engineering
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Introduction to the Course
Course Outline
Mid Term
Module 01: Introduction
Module 02: The Interface
Module 03: Creating a Basic Map
Module 04: Classifying Vector Data
Module 05: Creating Vector Data
Final Term
Module 06: Vector Analysis
Module 07: Raster Analysis
Module 08: Plugins
Module 09: Introduction to ArcGIS
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Introduction to the Course
Grading Criteria
Mid Term
25 %
Final Term
25 %
Viva-Voce
25 %
Sessional
25 %
Assignments
07
Quizzes
07
Mini Project
07
Class Participation
04
Caution!
Late Submission of home work shall carry zero credit
Plagiarism/copying may lead to cancellation of task.
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Definitions
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system capable
of assembling, storing, manipulating, analyzing and displaying
geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to
their location.
Geographic relates to the surface of the earth.
Information is a knowledge derived from study, experience, or
instruction.
System is a group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent
elements forming a complex whole.
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Functions of GIS
Data collection
Capture data
Data storing, processing & analysis
Store data
Query data
Analyze data
Output production
Display data
Produce output
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Functions of GIS
Data Collection
Using GPS & RS
Paper Maps
Data Storing, Processing,
Analysis
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Output Production
Statistical Report
Maps
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
People
Data
Software
Hardware
Procedure/methods
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What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
People
1.
People are most important
part of a GIS
Define and develop the
procedures used by a GIS
Can
overcome
the
shortcoming
of
other
elements (but not the viceversa)
Ground truth data collection
Data storing, processing and analysis
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What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
Remote Sensing & Topographic Data
Data
2.
Data is the information
used within a GIS
Since
a
GIS
often
incorporates data from
multiple
sources,
its
accuracy defines the quality
of the GIS.
GIS quality determines the
types of questions and
problems that may be asked
of the GIS
Truth Data
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
2.
Data (More Examples)
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What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
GIS Software
3.
It encompasses not only to the
GIS package, but all the software
used for databases, drawings,
statistics, and imaging.
The functionality of the software
used to manage the GIS
determines the type of problems
that the GIS may be used to
solve.
The software used must match
the needs and skills of the end
user.
Popular GIS Software
ArcGIS
QGIS
MapInfo
Edras Imagine
ENVI, etc.
CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
What is GIS?
Basic Elements of GIS
Hardware
4.
The type of hardware
determines, to an extent,
the speed at which a GIS
will operate.
Additionally, it may influence
the type of software used.
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CE-318L: GIS/RS APPLICATION TO CE (GEO INFO ENGINEERING) LAB
Application and Importance of GIS?
As previously discussed, a GIS uses geographic information
to help users answer questions and make decisions.
In order to analyze and assess the information, it needs to
be presented in a format that others can understand.
One of the most common GIS formats is a GIS map.
Next slides present real-world examples of GIS maps that
have been formatted to analyze trends, find relationships,
and assist with future decisions.
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Application and Importance of GIS?
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References
ESRI
QGIS Training Manual
Harvard Mapping Division
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