Introductory GIS Course

Week 1: Introduction to Mapping and Cartography
·Course overview, its goals and tools.
·What is a Map: Understanding maps and their significance in geography.
·Coordinate System: Learn about latitude, longitude, and different coordinate systems.
·Map Projection: Explore different methods used to represent the Earth’s surface on a flat map.

Week 2: Introduction to GIS and Geospatial Data
· What is GIS: Learn about Geographic Information Systems and their applications.
· Geospatial Data Type: Understand the difference between vector and raster data types.
· Geospatial Structure: Study how geospatial data is organized and structured
within GIS for effective analysis.

Week 3: Geospatial Data Handling and Processing
· Georeferencing: Learn how to align spatial data with real-world coordinates.
· Shape File Creation: Create and manage shapefiles for vector data.
· Export Data from Google Earth to QGIS: Transfer geospatial data from Google Earth into Q
GIS for further analysis.

Week 4: Map Design and Career Development
· Map Layout Creation: Learn to design and create map layouts.
· Career Counseling and Q&A Session (Live): Engage with experts in the field to gain career insights,
ask questions and explore job opportunities in GIS and geospatial technologies.