Short Course on GIS and Its Applications

Background

GIS is a computer-based information system for collecting, storing, analyzing, organizing, managing and visualizing geospatial data. It analyzes spatial location and organizes layers of information into visualizations using maps and 3D scenes.  It has now become one of the integral components of every scientific study mainly of agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and environmental monitoring.

The GIS-based analytics gives newer insights into the studies and helps in planning and decision making. This course starts with an introduction to GIS and the review of software which includes practical hands-on exercises for working with GIS software. The course ends with a discussion on various applications of GIS in different domains.

Course Objectives

The overall aim of this course is to sharpen hands-on knowledge and skills of participants on handling, analyzing and using cartography techniques to communicate results in maps. This course is oriented more towards practical exercises and some theories behind GIS.

The specific course objectives are:

• Understand the concept of GIS and its applications.
• Understand the concepts of the GIS database management system.
• Be familiar and conduct spatial analysis.
• Be able to create map visualization using cartographic design.
• Be able to use GIS in respective domains.

Training Module

1. Introduction to Geospatial Technology

1. Introduction
2. Explore the QGIS interface
3. Displaying vector and raster data

2. Spatial Analysis

1. Introduction of spatial analysis
2. Attribute and spatial query
3. Vector data analysis
4. Data formats, Working with attribute table properties
5. Linking spatial and attribute data and working with database

3. Cartographic Design

1. Understanding the coordinate reference system
2. Map elements and design principles
3. Types of maps
4. Map symbols and visual variables

Training Approach

The course uses ‘interactive learning and sharing’ training methods. We will make use of PowerPoint presentations, plenary discussions, individual hands-on exercises, and the application of open source GIS software.

Target Participants

This course is specially designed for researchers, scientists, academicians, fresh graduates and or scholars of various backgrounds. The course, however, could be useful to those I/NGO professionals and practitioners working in the field of natural resource management, disaster preparedness, land use management, environment, and social science.

Key Requirements

Each participant should have a laptop with the required software.

The participants will be granted a certificate of participation.

Duration: 4 Days (16 Hours in total )
Course Fee: NPR 12,000.00 (Twelve thousand rupees only)
Deadline for Application: This course is open all year round and has no application deadline. 
Please fill out this online form to enroll in this course and book your seat: https://goo.gl/forms/DF2yfG2s5V6pGXQs1

For further information, please write to [email protected] or at 98512 30438