First step to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
for Architects and Urban Designers

Workshop Duration: 48 HRs (3 Weeks – 2 Days/Week)
​Location: iHub Faculty of Engineering, ASU
Starting date :- 18 / 8 /2019​
CHEP Training Credit: 4 weeks
Cost:  2 Credit Hours

​Instructor
​
DR.Ayman ASSEM

Arch. Mohamed Mostafa 
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This is an introductory workshop covering an overview of the principles of geographic information systems (GIS). The workshop aims to provide the participants with fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and to familiarize them with a GIS software by hands-on experiences.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this workshop the participant will:

• Understand how spatial data is input and analyzed in the GIS environment
• Have a basic understanding of the nature of spatial data
• Gain proficiency with a commercial GIS software package
• Be familiar with the issues related to implementing and managing GIS technology

Workshop Topics:

• Overview of the workshop; Overview of GIS: Definitions, components, applications
• GIS Data Models and Projections and Coordinate Systems.
• Different types of data sources and data entry.
• Attribute Data: Queries and Analysis; Spatial Data: Spatial Queries and Basic Spatial Analysis.
• Joining different types of data based on spatial location or database content.
• Using Geo-referencing to adjust the location of raster and satellite images.
• Carrying out the main geo processing functions using toolbox.
• Data representation and producing different types of maps.
• Basic uses Model-Builder