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GIS Applications in Planning

Course Description: This course covers the various applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), particularly for urban planning problem-solving. It addresses the identification of geographic data types, methods of organizing them in databases, data input and processing, and map creation and cartographic representation.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: GEO 261
Objectives of the course :

Interested in applying Geographic Information System (GIS) knowledge to solve and understand real-world urban planning issues.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 The student accurately recalls the different uses of Geographic Information Systems.
1.2 The student correctly explains the methods of using Geographic Information Systems for solving urban planning problems.
1.3 The student accurately identifies types of geographic data and their organization methods in databases.
2.0 Skills
2.1 The student accurately applies methods for entering, processing, and analyzing geographic data.
2.2 The student undertakes an applied project by choosing and defining a specific research problem, proposing solutions for it in clear and sound language.
2.3 Uses various cartographic representation methods
3.0 Values, autonomy and responsibility
3.1 The student demonstrates scientific integrity in using Geographic Information Systems in regional planning.
The student bears responsibility for continuous self-learning and capacity development.
The student actively collaborates with peers in problem-solving during planning within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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