Applications of Geographic Information Systems in Physical Geography

Course Main Objective

Define the applied aspects of GIS in field of physical geography; set a certain research problem to study and propose solutions; employ IS in completing an applied project in a branch of physical geography; apply the specialized cognitive skills and master using GIS with its different functions used in the applications of physical geography; analyze, interpret and present the results of applications in form of scientific maps and reports.  

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Review the different applications of GIS in Physical Geography.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1 Differentiate among types of the spatial analysis within the GIS environment.
• 2.2 Demonstrate the capabilities of spatial analysis technology of GIS  
• 2.3 Perform lab work and mapping automatically using the GIS and remote sensing programs.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Appreciate teamwork and community responsibility and citizenship.

Course Content:

- Building the geographic database of the concerned area of study.
- The geomorphologic analysis.
- Surface topographic analysis.
- Hydrology analysis.
- Morphometric analysis
- Planning the lowest-cost path for a road construction.

Textbook (s)

- Al-Delamei, Khalaf.H.A. (2005). GIS: Basics and Applications. Dar Safa, Amman.
- Cartographica
- The Cartographic Journal
- Cartography and Geographic Information Science

Course ID: GEOG 403