Geospatial Information Technology Essentials

via Coursera

Overview

The "Geospatial Information Technology Essentials" course offers a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating key aspects of both Geospatial and Information Technology. Organized into seven comprehensive modules, it provides a thorough learning experience.

Module One introduces the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), covering its applications, hardware requirements, data models, and attribute data types.

Module Two delves deeper into GIS concepts, focusing on mapping essentials, data conversion techniques, and georeferencing.

Module Three explores GIS database management, including basics of databases, RDBMS, SQL, and advanced geodatabase management.

Module Four covers spatial analysis using GIS, with practical demonstrations of techniques like catchment area delineation, overlay analysis, and viewshed analysis.

Module Five provides insights into geospatial IT, including enterprise GIS, web and mobile GIS technologies, and practical case studies.

Module Six discusses system integrations and decision support, with a focus on command and control center case studies, decision support systems, and open-source GIS projects.

Module Seven introduces future trends in geospatial technologies, highlighting advancements in survey and mapping technologies, spatial analytics, and geointelligence.

Join us on this journey into Geospatial Information Technology and equip yourself with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this dynamic field!

Target Learners:

Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering
Post-Graduate Students in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Engineering
Practicing Engineers involved in geospatial applications in construction
Faculties in Civil, Geospatial and Environmental Studies
Professionals in GIS and Remote Sensing fields
Engineers and project managers involved in spatial data analysis

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