
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