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COURSE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SEMESTER/TERM
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Department
Programme
Course Code*
Course Title*
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum
Requirement(s)
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workshop, discussion, etc)
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Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Criteria in Summative Assessment
UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/ Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
KAEA4347
GIS For Civil Engineering
KAEA1146
80 hours
2
On completion of the course, students are able to:
Define the Geographic Information System (GIS) and outline the origins
of the field
Discuss GIS terminology and concepts and compare the differences
between GIS, CAD, and Automated Mapping.
Compare the differences between raster and vector data models, types
of spatial variation
and able to discuss error and accuracy issues
Recognize the various hardware associated with GIS and various
software components of GIS.
Relate how data and files structures contribute to GIS software
functionality and efficiency
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
The course focuses on the principles and concepts of GIS and the tools
of spatial information analysis that results in recommending fast and
efficient solutions to everyday problems. Hands-on-experience with a
GIS software is provided through a series of laboratory works. The
content of the course includes:
 Concept and principles of GIS
 Geographical data concepts
 Sources, collection and integration of data
 Software and hardware
 Digital elevation Models (DEM)
 Spatial data manipulation and analysis
 Application of GIS
 Choosing of GIS
 The future of GIS
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory work.
Examination : 60%
Continuous Assessment : 40%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Grades will be given for the final examination
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013.
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