CivE 789C

GIS Applications in Engineering

Description

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the sub-disciplines of natural resources management including forestry, environmental sciences, engineering, urban planning and earth science. The course is divided into two parts. The first part of the course covers the fundamentals of GIS, geodesy, projection, cartographic principles, spatial data, modeling tools and spatial analysis to solve real-world problems for the sustainable management of resources across sectors and industries. In the second part of the course, students will then apply their GIS skills by completing projects based on a predefined topic provided by the instructor or work on their own topic pertinent to their research, which aligns with the materials covered.

Learning Outcomes

- Understand fundamental GIS principles/concepts and tools.
- Explain the difference between raster and vector data models.
- Learn how to collect, process and integrate GIS data from multiple sources.
- Apply cartographic principles to visualize data and design maps for multiple use.
- Develop GIS skills that are required for conducting spatial analyses.
- Apply GIS/spatial analysis skills to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields.
- Apply project management principles to complete a GIS project.
- Communicate findings from GIS related projects to diverse audience that consists of technical and non-technical participants.
- Present final project result in a poster session on Campus.

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Sections & Respective Instructors

B4 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Sheika Henry

B4 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Sheika Henry

B4 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Sheika Henry