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UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(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:
1. Define the Geographic Information System (GIS) and outline the origins of
the field
2. Discuss GIS terminology and concepts and compare the differences
between GIS, CAD, and Automated Mapping.
3. Compare the differences between raster and vector data models, types of
spatial variation
and able to discuss error and accuracy issues
4. Recognize the various hardware associated with GIS and various software
components of GIS.
5. Relate how data and files structures contribute to GIS software functionality
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