About Course

Day 1: Introduction to GIS

• Morning Session:

  • Overview of GIS and its applications
  • Understanding spatial data
  • GIS software and tools introduction (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)

• Afternoon Session:

  • GIS data types (vector vs. raster)
  • Coordinate systems and map projections
  • Hands-on: Exploring GIS software interface

Day 2: Working with Spatial Data

• Morning Session:

  • Data sources: where to find GIS data
  • Data formats and standards (Shapefiles, GeoJSON, etc.)
  • Data quality and cleaning

• Afternoon Session:

  • Data visualization and symbology
  • Importing and displaying spatial data in GIS software
  • Practical exercise: Importing and styling data

Day 3: Spatial Analysis

• Morning Session:

  • Spatial queries and selections
  • Geoprocessing tools (buffer, clip, merge, etc.)
  • Spatial analysis techniques (overlay, proximity analysis)

• Afternoon Session:

  • Introduction to spatial statistics
  • Hands-on exercises: Performing basic spatial analysis

Day 4: Cartography and Map Design

• Morning Session:

  • Principles of cartography
  • Map layout and design
  • Labeling and annotation

• Afternoon Session:

  • Creating thematic maps
  • Advanced cartographic techniques
  • Hands-on: Designing a thematic map

Day 5: GIS Applications and Project Work

• Morning Session:

  • Case studies and real-world GIS applications (e.g., urban planning, environmental management, disaster response)
  • Project planning and data collection

• Afternoon Session:

  • Group project work
  • Presentation of projects and peer feedback
  • Discussion on GIS career paths and resources for further learning