CE413 INTRODUCTION TO GIS
| Course Code: | 5620413 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SEVDA ZUHAL AKYÜREK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
-to provide the students with fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
-to familiarize the students with a GIS software by hands-on experiences.
The methods of data input, output, and editing operations are described. Database Management Systems (DBMS), their significance and usage are addressed. Representation and organization of spatial data are emphasized. Topology and its role in GIS analysis operations are provided.
Course Content
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), basic GIS components, GIS technology, data acquisition, data structures, databases, database systems and concepts, vector and raster GIS systems, GIS applications, error and uncertainty.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.The student will be able to use GIS in handling problems needing spatial analysis.
2.The student will know about the basic concepts of GIS
3.The student will be able to use a GIS program.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||