CRP438 INTRO. TO GEOGRAPH. INFO. SYSTEMS IN PLANING PRACTICE
| Course Code: |
1210438 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
City And Regional Planning |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Lecturer LEVENT UCUZAL |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Understanding of information systems, basic concepts, introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data conversion, available technology, hardware, software, peripherals, GIS as a tool for planners, use of GIS in planning. Basic project design steps for data conversion, raster to vector conversion and GIS, database design, automation of data, query and analysis of spatial data. Sample projects, computer applications.
