Geo-Spatial Technology

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-        Historic Development of GIS Concept

-       General understanding of GIS Application software

-          ESRI ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView, Arc Editor and Arc Info)

-          Overview of GIS industry

-          VS-361 course content breakdown, evaluation and lab component

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-          Displaying and browsing map data

-          Navigating and searching a map

-          Looking at feature attributes

-          Adding data to ArcMap

-          Difference between vector and raster dataset

-          ESRI Virtual Campus tour

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-          Changing symbology

-          Symbolizing features by categorical attributes

-          Creating layer files and use of style

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-          Classifying features by standard methods

-          Mapping density

-          Use of graduated and chart symbols

-          Using dynamic labels and setting rules for placing labels

-          Types of coordinate system

-          Overview of projections and datum 

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-          Identifying, selecting and finding features

-          Selecting features by attributes

-          Joining and relating tables

-          Exporting data

-          Selecting features by location

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-          Adding X,Y data to a map

-          Geo-referencing of raster image

-      Selection and application of coordinate system

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-          Enhanced symbology creation

-          Cartographic terminologies

-          Scenario based case studies

-          Enhanced digitization techniques

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-          Creation of personal geo-database using ArcCatelog

-          Creating feature classes and adding fields / domain

-          Use of topology tool

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-          Preparing data for analysis (extract and exporting data)

-          Analyzing spatial data: Buffering features and overlaying data techniques

-          Calculate attribute values

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-          Illustration of types of errors in spatial dataset with examples

-          Distinction between accuracy and precision

-          Scale setting for viewing the labels

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-          Opening map template

-          Drawing graphics on a map

-          Making maps for presentation by adding title, north arrow, scale bar and legend

-          Setting map printing options

-          Other related geo-processing tools and techniques

-          Spatial analyst ext. – tools and techniques

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-          Review and analysis of scenarios

-          Selection of related tools based on requirements

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-          Review and analysis of scenarios

-          Selection of related tools based on requirements

-          Spatial analyst ext. – tools and techniques

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