Practical Approach to Geographic Information Systems

Name: Practical Approach to Geographic Information Systems
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Geographic Information Systems, Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Created byPushpa Susant Mahapatro

Last updated 1/2025

Hindi

What you'll learn

Understanding GIS Fundamentals: Students should grasp the core concepts of GIS, including spatial data types, coordinate systems, and basic functionalities
Proficiency in GIS Software: Mastering the use of specific GIS software (such as QGIS, etc.) to manipulate, analyze, and visualize geographic data.
Spatial Analysis Techniques: Learning various analytical methods used in GIS, including spatial querying, overlay analysis, proximity and network analysis
Map Design and Visualization: Creating effective maps and visual representations of geographic data, understanding cartographic principles

Course content

1 section • 37 lectures • 2h 55m total length

Introduction1:59
02. Installation QGIS1:20
03. Points Line and Polygon7:02
04. Calculating Line Length and Statistics3:18
05. Raster Data4:49
06. Raster Mosaicking and Clipping3:06
07. Making a Map Using Raster Data4:39
08. Making a Map Using Vector Data3:23
09. Importing Spreadsheets or CSV1:29
10. How to Install Plugins in QGIS1:37
11. Troubleshooting - Empty Vector Menu0:48
12. Open Street Map2:37
13. Select Feature In Vector Layer - Attributes3:41
14. Terrain Data & Hill Shade5:21
15. Projection & WMS Data3:04
16. Georeferencing4:33
17. Georeferencing Aerial Images4:46
18. Digitizing Map7:10
Quiz 1
19. Table Join in QGIS6:03
20. Spatial Joins in QGIS2:50
21. Counting Points in Polygon - Polygon Analysis2:36
22. Buffer Around Rivers - Spatial Queries3:13
23. Nearest Neighbour Analysis2:45
24. Point Sampling Analysis4:09
25. Zonal Statistics4:53
26. Interpolating Point Data - Interpolation8:42
27. Batch Processing - Processing Framework6:11
28. Automating Complex Workflow - Processing Modeler6:14
29. Automating Map Creation - Print Composer Altas6:03
30. Validating Data Using Excel5:33
31. Outlier Detection Validating Data Using Excel3:38
32. Verifying Coordinates of Mapping Data5:23
33. Practice Exam Question Slips - 112:20
34. Practice Exam Question Slips - 29:57
35. Practice Exam Question Slips - 38:26
36. Practice Exam Question Slips - 48:50
37. Practice Exam Question Slips - 53:08

Requirements

None

Description

Geographic information system is one the major component of Geo-spatial technologies.

Spatial data are becoming crucial and being part of everyday life, GIS help to collect, manage, analyse and produce output from spatial data in an efficient way. Today, GIS technology is not limited to mapping as before, and used in various fields for visualisation, spatial analysis, machine learning (including artificial intelligence), and decision making.

This course is to introduce Geographic Information System and its applications to apply knowledge of GIS in other courses offered.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a fully engaged student will be able to:

• Know the basic concepts in GIS

• Work with basic tools in GIS software

• Understand and manage spatial information

• Apply GIS tools and techniques in related applications

List of practicals

1. An Introduction to commonly used tools in QGIS software.

2. Working with Spatial data: Raster and vector data creation and importing spatial data.

3. Spatial data conversion and map making.

4. Working with Indian Geo platform of ISRO.

5. Base map creation.

6. Preparing thematic layers for urban planning.

Spatial data: Definition, VS Nonspatial data, types (raster and vector), characteristics, sources (including Bhuvan Geo-portal), creation, topology, and standards, Introduction to spatial data analysis. National level initiatives for creating spatial data infrastructure in India.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn about Geographic Information Systems