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Interactive digital maps

Course Description: This course covers the fundamental concepts of interactive digital maps and how to use them as an effective tool for presenting and analyzing geographic data in various fields such as planning, disaster management, and environmental impact assessment. It focuses on studying and applying techniques for creating and analyzing digital maps using modern tools and methods such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), interactive map design software, and remote sensing.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Empower students to understand and use modern technologies to create interactive digital maps.
Enhance students' ability to analyze geographical data and present it visually and attractively.
Preparing students to use interactive digital maps as a supportive tool in decision-making related to planning, environment, and sustainable development.
Enhance the technical skills required to work with digital mapping design software.

Course outputs :

The student understands the concept of digital maps.
The student explains the software, hardware, and tools used in creating interactive digital maps.
The student determines methods for collecting, inputting, processing, and analyzing spatial data.
The student deeply understands the relationship between the components of digital maps.
The student skillfully creates a digital map of multiple geographical phenomena using GIS software and other programs.
The student thoroughly acquires the skill of designing high-quality maps that include all essential elements, and the skill of presenting geographic data in a visual and interactive way that facilitates understanding and analysis.
The student is responsible for adhering to the ethics of using geographic data and respecting intellectual property rights.
The student shares with their colleagues in designing and implementing maps and choosing the best methods for presentation.
Raising awareness of the importance of using digital maps to solve environmental problems.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-29

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