GEOG633 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Students will study the theoretical basis of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their practical use. This includes GIS’ scientific concepts, definitions, importance, sources and developments, and the uses of GIS applications in geographic planning. Students will learn about the components of GIS, natural modeling, spatial models, and the presentation and saving of the geographic information. Students will be trained to use some of the GIS programs for decision-making, and a GIS project will be completed focusing on one Palestinian institution (governmental or non-governmental)