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مدخل لنظم المعلومات الجغرافية - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

SE 465 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Department of Civil Engineering King Saud University
Course Description: SE            465 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems   (Required for a BSCE degree)	Definitions; data classification & acquisition; concepts of spatial data handling; analog & digital GIS; vector & raster data representation; functions; uses & status of GIS; selected applications using computer. 3 (2, 0, 2)
Prerequisite	SE 423 , SE 452
Course learning Objectives	Students completing this course successfully will be able to 1.        Understand concept of GIS. 2.        create plots in ArcMap. 3.        create a tabular & spatial databases. 4.        Know how to add layers, label & symbolize features. 5.        query & join tables in a tabular database. 6.        Geocoding methods for maps. 7.        Map orientation, Digitizing Vector Maps.
Topics Covered	1.        Definitions. 2.        data classification & acquisition 3.        concepts of spatial data handling. 4.        analog & digital GIS. 5.        vector & raster data representation 6.        uses & status of GIS 7.        selected applications using computer.
Class/ tutorial  Schedule	Two hours-lectures, 2-hours lab.
Computer Applications	ARCGIS 9.1 Microsoft Access
Project	1.        create a tabular & spatial databases. 2.        A project for Digitizing Vector Maps
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component	1.        Students learn how create a tabular & spatial databases. 2.        Students can spatial spatial  data by Digitizing Maps. 3.        Students practice team work in surveying.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes	a.        Students apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering [ABET a]. b.        Students are able to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to develop a solution [ABET e]. c.        Students can use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools [ABET k].
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material	P. Langley, Micheal, F. Goodchid, "Geographic Information Systems and Science", American Mathematical Society.
Grade Distribution	Lab and projects                 15  Marks Attendance and home works       5 Two-Mid-term Exams                 30 Final Exam                                 50 Total                                          100 Marks