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Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
10-15hrs
beginner levelThis free online course will help you understand the concept of geographic information systems. You will learn about how to represent data in the real world, and how we can use GIS to achieve this. You will be informed on how data flows, the different databases, models, and the various opportunities available in the GIS field. You will also learn the various analyses that can be done on data collected and the software used in mastering GIS tools.
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Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
Learn about geographic information systems, and how to represent data in the real world in this free online course.
This free online course will help you understand the concept of geographic information systems. You will learn about how to represent data in the real world, and how we can use GIS to achieve this. You will be informed on how data flows, the different databases, models, and the various opportunities available in the GIS field. You will also learn the various analyses that can be done on data collected and the software used in mastering GIS tools.
Course description
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Module 17 Lessons
Introduction to Geographical Information System
This module discusses aspects of geographic information, geographic information technologies, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. You will learn about geographic information science, spatial data, attribute data, the disciplines contributing to GIS, and the applications of GIS. You will also learn about the origins of GIS, GIS capabilities, spatial data acquisition; data investigation, and software integration.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Geographic Information System
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3.Geographic Information Science
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4.Origin and Idea of GIS
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5.Spatial Data Acquisition
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6.Thematic Mapping and Data Investigation
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7.Lesson Summary
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Module 27 Lessons
Representing a Real World in Digital Scape
Module 37 Lessons
Data Types and Data Models
Module 47 Lessons
Querying, Georeferencing and Map Projections
Module 57 Lessons
GIS Data Quality
Module 67 Lessons
Global Positioning System
Module 71 Lessons
Diploma in Advanced Geographic Information Systems - First Assessment
Module 87 Lessons
Introduction to Database and Database Management System
Module 97 Lessons
Database Query and Spatial Analysis
Module 107 Lessons
Basic and Advanced Spatial Analysis of Data
Module 117 Lessons
Introduction to QGIS and Data Import
Module 128 Lessons
Data Generation and Analysis using Various Sources
Module 1310 Lessons
Open Source GIS Software and Geoserver
Module 141 Lessons
Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems - Second Assessment
Module 151 Lessons
Course assessment
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