GIS Course Content (Vector-Based) (Basic to Advanced)

Module 1 : Working with Vector Data in ArcGIS Desktop 10.8

  • ArcGIS Desktop interface overview
  • Creating and opening vector layers (Shapefiles, Geodatabases)
  • Adding and editing attribute data
  • Working with attribute tables (Field types, Sorting, Filtering)

Module 2:  Vector Data Creation and Editing

  • Creating new shapefiles (Point, Line, Polygon)
  • Digitizing features manually
  • Snapping and topology rules in editing
  • Splitting, Merging, and Modifying features

Module 3 : Spatial Data Management

  •  Importing and exporting vector data (Shapefiles, CSV, KML)
  • Joining and relating tables
  • Spatial indexing for efficient performance

Module 4 : Geoprocessing Tools for Vector Analysis

  • Buffer Analysis (Proximity Analysis)
  • Clip, Intersect, and Union operations
  • Dissolve and Merge functions
  • Overlay analysis for spatial decision-making

Module 5 : Geoprocessing Tools for Vector Analysis

  • Selecting features by attribute (SQL queries in ArcGIS)
  •  Selecting features by location
  •  Using Definition Queries to filter data
  •  Using Spatial Join and Relate

Module 6 : Network Analysis (Advanced Vector GIS)

  • Creating and working with network datasets
  •  Finding the shortest path (Routing analysis)
  •  Service area analysis (Finding coverage zones)

Module 7 : Network Analysis (Advanced Vector GIS)

  •  Designing high-quality vector maps
  •  Labeling features dynamically
  •  Applying symbology and styles
  •  Exporting maps (PDF, PNG, JPG)

Module 8 : 3D GIS and Advanced Vector Applications

  • Introduction to 3D GIS (ArcScene, ArcGlobe)
  •  Converting 2D vector data to 3D
  •  Creating 3D buildings and visualization

Module 9 : Google Earth Pro for GIS Analysis

  • Creating and exporting shapefiles from Google Earth Pro
  •  Study area selection using Google Earth Pro

Module 10 : Real-World GIS Project (Final Assignment)

  •  Case study using vector GIS
  •  Step-by-step project execution
  •  Writing GIS reports and presenting results
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