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The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the types of different spatial databases. Students will also be able to design a spatial database using FOSS GIS, populate the spatial tables and perform basic spatial analysis. Other areas to be covered include ESRI geo-database types and supported elements, Working with ESRI geo-database subtypes, domains and relationship rules, ESRI geo-database Annotation: Creating, editing, and managing annotation features, ESRI geo-database Topology rules, management and editing and Utility Networks and analysis.

Welcome to GIS 2
Get ready to explore the exciting world of geospatial data. In this course, you’ll learn how to acquire spatial data, solve real-world problems, perform basic vector analysis, and understand the importance of metadata. 

This course introduces the theory and practice of basic geospatial analysis, focusing on:

1. Data Acquisition – Learn how spatial data is sourced and prepared
2. Spatial Problem Analysis – Use GIS to understand and solve real-world issues
3. Basic Spatial Analysis (Vector) – Explore how vector data helps analyze patterns
4. Metadata – Understand how data documentation supports GIS integrity

What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain spatial file formats and describe how to create/edit GIS layers
• Analyze spatial problems and evaluate GIS-based solutions
• Apply vector-based spatial analysis techniques appropriately
• Define and create metadata using standard formats and assess its quality

Recommended Reading

To support your understanding, the following textbooks are recommended:

• Principles of Geographic Information Systems, 3rd Ed. (ITC, 2004)

• Applied GIS and Spatial Analysis, by Stillwell & Clarke (2004)

• GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook, by David W. Allen (2009)

• An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, by Heywood et al. (2nd Ed., 2002)

• Principles of Geographical Information Systems, by Burrough & McDonnell (1998)
  
  “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher

  Enrollment Key: GES512S