BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25RES232
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To introduce the student to the physical principles of Remote Sensing and image interpretation as a tool for mapping. To provide exposure to fundamental data models and data structures in GIS.
  • To introduced principle of GPS, It’s components, signal structure, and working procedure.
Course Outcomes: 

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25RES232

Basic Principles of Geographical Information System (Theory)

CO22: Interpret GIS evolution, definition and scope
CO23: Analyze geographical data products and their implications
CO24: Depict digital image processing
CO25: Identify issues in digital geographic data representation
CO26: Enhance knowledge of GPS systems
CO27: Contribute effectively in course interaction

Teaching Methods:
• Interactive lectures
• Discussions
• Tutorials
• Reading assignments
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Mini video lessons
• Digital modules

Student Activities:
• Self-learning assignments
• Effective questioning
• Seminar presentations

• Class Tests
• Semester-end exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Individual/Group projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 

• Evolution of GIS; Definition and scope of GIS; Components of GIS; Issues and trends in GIS.

12.00
Unit II: 
• Geographical data products, types and characteristics; Implications of spherical and
Planar coordinate systems and their transformations in GIS; Geo-referencing and implications of
Earth’s shape and datum in GIS.
12.00
Unit III: 
• Issues in digital representation of geographic data; Raster and Vector models for geographic data
representation.
12.00
Unit IV: 
• Remote sensing and GIS integration, GIS project design and planning methodologies; GIS data base
management systems; GIS information products; Applications of GIS.
12.00
Unit V: 

• Basics of Global Positioning System.

Essential Readings: 
• Adrados, C., Girard, I., Gendner, J., & Janeau, G. (2002). Global Positioning System (GPS) location
accuracy due to selective availability removal. C. R. Biologies, 325, 165-170. 
• Arvanitis, L., Ramachandran, B., Brackett, D., Rasoul, H., & Du, X. (2000). 
• Multiresource inventories incorporating GIS, GPS and database management systems: A conceptual
model. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 28, 89-100. 
• Basudeb Bhatta, Remote sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, Nov 2011. 
 
 
Suggested Readings:
• Ellis, E. A., Nair, P. K. R., Linehan, P. E., Beck, H. W. & Blance, C. A. (2000). A GIS-based database
management application for agroforestry planning and tree selection. Computers and Electronics in
Agriculture, 27, 41-55.
• Lillesand, Remote Sensing And Image Interpretation, 5Th , John Wiley & Sons, 2007. 
• Walsh, A. and J. C. Ollenburger, 2000: Essential Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences: A
Conceptual Approach. Prentice Hall, pp. 320. ISBN-13: 9780130193391 
References: 
e- Resources
1. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing – Annual, Springer and Indian Society of Remote Sensing,
Dehradun 0255-660X
2. Applied Geography- Quarterly, Elsevier, Netherlands 0143-6228
Academic Year: 
2025-2026