BIT · Semester VI
Geographical Information System syllabus
Official TU syllabus for Geographical Information System (BIT355): 10 units, 52 topics. Every unit links to its notes and solved questions.
1
Introduction to GIS
4 Q- Definition and scope of GIS
- Components of GIS
- Applications of GIS
- Open vs Commercial GIS programs
- GIS software examples
2
Spatial Data Models
2 Q- Spatial data model definition
- Vector data model
- Raster data model
- Vector vs Raster applications
- Advantages and disadvantages of each model
3
Remote Sensing Fundamentals
2 Q- Definition of remote sensing
- Components of remote sensing systems
- Sensors and platforms
- Data acquisition methods
- Remote sensing applications in GIS
4
Coordinate Systems and Projections
1 Q- Coordinate system definition
- Geographic coordinate system
- Projected coordinate system
- GCS vs PCS differences
- Map projection concepts
- Projection transformation
5
Spatial Data Structures and Indexing
4 Q- Topology definition
- Importance of topology in GIS
- Spatial indexing methods
- Quadtree spatial indexing
- Spatial index coding
6
Raster Data Analysis
3 Q- Digital Elevation Model
- Triangulated Irregular Network
- Local raster operations
- Focal raster operations
- Raster operation examples
7
Vector Data Analysis and Operations
4 Q- Buffer zone definition
- Buffer variations and types
- Overlay operations
- Point-in-polygon analysis
- Union operations
- Overlay operation examples
8
Spatial Interpolation and Analysis
1 Q- Spatial interpolation methods
- Interpolation techniques
- Applications of interpolation
- Map scale concepts
- Scale factor definition
9
Data Formats and Management
2 Q- Shapefile format
- Advantages of shapefiles
- GPS data import
- Shapefile creation from GPS data
- Data format conversion
10
GIS Modeling and Automation
1 Q- Model Builder concept
- Model Builder functionality
- Workflow automation
- Model Builder applications
- Model Builder examples
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