Foundations of Geographic Information Systems

Course Main Objective

The main objective of course is to:
Define the general concepts of Geographic Information Systems, their basics and historical development; identify types of spatial and descriptive data within Geographic Information Systems "GIS"; design geographic databases and how to produce and read information data; explain and analyze spatial and descriptive data through GIS programs.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Review the concepts of GIS and the different fields of its applications within the geographic studies.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1 Differentiate among the different types of maps and methods to prepare and implement them.
• 2.2 Differentiate among the computer-assisted GIS programs and design programs.
• 2.3 Use GIS programs to implement some functions of spatial and descriptive analysis.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Appreciate teamwork and cooperate with her colleagues in performing collective assignments.

Course Content:

• Definition of GIS and its elements and software.
• GIS and factors of its emergence.
• Elements and usages of GIS
• GIS software
• Operating systems and software
• OS and user software
• Data nature and advantages.
• Methods of data representation, storage and show.

Textbook (s)

- Dowekat Qassim. (2016). Geographic Information Systems. Amman.
- Cartographica
- The Cartographic Journal
- Cartography and Geographic Information Science

Course ID: GEOG 204