Geographic Information System (GIS) And Remote Sensing Applications In Civil Engineering

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GIS – Historic Development, Data Models, Geodesy, Datum, Map Projections and Coordinate Systems Review, Maps Data entry and editing, Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Coordinate Surveying, Aerial and Satellite Images, Digital Data, Spatial Analysis, Raster Analysis, Terrain Analysis, Spatial Estimation, Spatial Models and Modeling, Data Standards, and Quality, New developments in GIS, real world GIS project for decision making, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, Radiation and Sensor systems in Remote Sensing, Pattern Recognition, Data Analysis and Noise in Remote Sensing system. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand and apply the principles of Geographic Information System. 2. Apply the basic geoprocessing steps and geospatial modeling related to water resources and environmental engineering using GIS and MAPWINDOW Platforms. 3. Understand current research in water resources and water quality modeling using GIS and remote sensing which leads to ongoing research in this field, problem formulation, field boundary conditions, assumptions and limitations, calibration issues, and interpreting the results. View Class Schedule