MH4221 Geographical Information Systems for Built Environment Syllabus:

MH4221 Geographical Information Systems for Built Environment Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To introduce role of GIS in
 To give basic familiarity with the concepts, tools and techniques of GIS
 To give training in the application of GIS for built environment.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO G.I.S

Introduction to Geographical Information System (GIS). Defining the objectives of GIS in problems related to the macro environment. Outline of commercial and open source GIS software and introduction to basic components of GIS software. Outline of Spatial and non spatial data. Understanding of Projection and Coordinate systems. Preparation of map with appropriate format for specific purposes.

UNIT II SPATIAL AND ATTRIBUTE DATA INPUT

Passive and Active Remote Sensing, Image Processing – Spectral Signature Curve, GPS, Aerial Photograph, Satellite Imagery, LIDAR and Drones. Identification of required spatial data layers. Coding schemes. National Urban Information System. Digitisation of spatial data. Editing. Geo referencing of Satellite Imagery, Cadastral Map, Role of attribute data in defining geographic features. Adding attribute data file. Topology generation. Joining attribute data to its geographic features

UNIT III SPATIAL ANALYSIS USING GIS

Generation of 3-D Model in GIS. Performing overlay functions. Manipulating attribute data. Preparation of Existing Land use. Map and report generation. Network Analysis.

UNIT IV MODELLING THE MACRO ENVIRONMENT

Need for modelling the macro environment for different scales and purposes. Modelling for suitability/ projects/ situations/ problems in the realm of landscape design, urban design, urban and environmental planning.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Awareness of GIS and the context of its use for different purposes
CO2 Knowledge of concepts, techniques, methods of GIS
CO3 Ability to apply GIS for specific situations/ realms involving the built environment

REFERENCES

1. Arthur. H. Robinson et al., ‘Elements of Cartography’, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1995.
2. Judith. A. Tyner, ‘ Principles of Map Design’, The Guilford Press, New York, 2010.
3. Ramesh Elmasri and Shamkant.B.Navate, ‘Fundamentals of Database Systems’, Pearson Education Limited, USA, 2010.
4. Anji Reddy.M., ‘Text book of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems’, B.S.
5. Publications, Hyderabad, 2008.
6. Michael Law and Amy Collins, ‘Getting to know ArcGIS Pro’, ESRI Press, USA, 2016.
7. Paul. D. Zwick and Margaret.H. Carr, ‘Smart Land-use Analysis: The LUCIS Model’, ESRI Press, USA, 2007.
8. David Maquire, Michael Batty and Michael F.Goodchild, ‘GIS,Spatial Analysis and Modeling’, ESRI Press, 2005.
9. Cynthia A. Brewer, ‘Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users’ – 2nd Edition, ESRI Press, 2015.

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