Harvey, F. (2016) "A primer of GIS", The Guilford Press.
Kang-Tsung Chang (2016) "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems", McGraw Hill
Learning Objectives
To provide a basic and practical understanding of GIS, including concepts, techniques and applications.
Prerequisites
Windows OS basic knowledge.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and lab practice with ArcGis suite.
Further information
It's requested to attend 2/3 of the lessons. Course materials are available Moodle.
Type of Assessment
The assessment of candidates conceptual knowledge and practical skills will take place in the exam session.
Course program
Introduction to GIS. Data structures, data formats, and reference systems. Mapping with GIS: basics and principles of map design. Introduction to ArcGis suite, including ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox. Working with ArcGis: basics, tables management and editing, selection, using symbology, labels, and layouts.
