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| Description | This is one of the core courses designed to provide an understanding of theory and principles of geospatial information science and technology (GI S&T) and basic skills in using Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The topics covered include: Maps and their characteristics; Conventional mapping vs digital mapping vs Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Concepts of geospatial data; Digital data storage; Computer software (word processing, ‘spreadsheet’, database system); GIS definitions; GIS subsystems (Data Input, Data Storage & Management, Data Manipulation & Analysis, Data Output); Model & data structure of geospatial data (vector data model, tessellation data model, Digital Elevation Model/ DEM); Model data conversion (vector <-> raster); Coordinate system (curve vs plane coordinates, map projection, plane coordinate manipulation); Height data manipulation; Accuracy of geospatial data (positional, attributes); GIS working components (technology, data, users). Implementation issues (data, organizational); GIS System procurement. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (CAWANGAN JOHOR BAHRU) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Course Duration | 48 months |
| NEC Field | Earth science |
| Entry Requirements | A bachelor’s degree with good honours in a relevant field from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the UTM Senate; or Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and experience in a related field recognised by the UTM Senate. |
| English Requirement | Required Action: Students are required to attend either: |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |
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