Country: Bangladesh
Organization:
Geo Planning for Advanced Development
Registration deadline:
14 Sep 2018
Starting date: 15 Sep 2018
Ending date: 20 Oct 2018
Course Contents
Fundamental of GIS: Concepts of GIS, History and Evolution of Geographic Information System, Benefits of Geo-spatial Data / GIS Data, Application of GIS, Challenges and Future of GIS
Installation: ArcGIS desktop and Familiarize with ArcGIS components
GIS Platforms & ArcGIS:GIS Platforms, Capabilities of different GIS platform, Facilities and Limitations of ArcGIS, Capabilities
Introduction to ArcCatalog: What and why ArcCatalog, Standard toolbar, Manu, Geography toolbar, Catalog Tree, personal geodatabases, Coordinate systems, Toolboxes, ArcCatalog search, Working with item descriptions and metadata
Exercise 01: Creating Shapefiles, organizing and metadata editing
Introduction to ArcMap:ArcMap function and components, ArcMap Menus, Toolbars, Extensions, Plug-Ins, views of ArcMap and the Catalog Window.
Exercise 02: Editing shapefiles and attribute tables
GIS Database and File Format:ArcMap Supported database, Raster data, Vector data, advantages and disadvantages of different data format, Using geo-database, Advantages, types and limitations of Geo-database, Illustration of different files created by ArcGIS.
Exercise 03: Create geodatabase, feature dataset, feature class
Map Projection: Basic Map Projections, Commonly used projection systems in Bangladesh ( BTM, BUTM, BLCC), Difference of the map projection systems and Geo-referencing. Projection Conversion /Transformation.
Exercise 04: Project map in different projection system, Project JEPG file of Google Earth
Preparing GIS database (Digitization):Digitizing features, Digitizing Scale, Snapping, Editing and Advance editing
Exercise 05: Digitize a scan map or projected map
Preparing GIS database (Attribute): Attribute data input and editing, Spatial and Tabular error checking
Exercise 05: Edit the attribute of a shape file
Fundamentals of GPS: Concepts and purpose of GPS devices, Use and limitations, Various models, Types (Hand-held, DGPS, RTK GPS), Software for GPS device,
Field (Practical) work with GPS device: Checking Projection System in GPS Machine, Measurement Unit Fix up, Satellite Searching, Data Accuracy Level Checking, Data Collection (Point and route tracking).
Data Download from GPS and use it in ArcGIS:GPS Data files/ data file format, Software to be used/GPS software configuration, GPS Data Download, Reading, Editing and Saving, Data format/unit, Data Conversion to KML , Projections
Introduction to Toolbox(Geoprocessing): ArcToolBox Window, System ToolBoxes, My ToolBoxes and Geo-processing, Analyst extensions
Exercise 06: Using geo-processing tool, Basic Attribute Analysis: Area Calculation, Length Calculation, Spatial join, Join Attributes,
Data Visualization and Map Presentation in ArcGIS:Categories, Quantities, Map color and labeling feature and using label toolbar, General Cartographic basics, Map Elements, Preparing a map, Saving Map document, Export map, Map layout, Scale, North Sign, Grid and Graticules, Map Export in different format.
Exercise 07: Home exercise to develop a complete map
GIS / RS Data Sources:GIS Data Sources in Bangladesh, Freely available data sources for Bangladesh. Download Process, Google Map Data Extractions, Open Street Map Data Download,
Benefits:
After completion of this training, a trainee will be able to
- Introduce the basic science of mapping the earth, how to read, understand and create a map.
- Introduce the technologies of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing.
- Introduce the basics of cartography and good map design.
- All participants who complete the course should have a basic competency in ESRI ArcMap and ArcCatalog
- Understanding of geographic data in Practical Field Understand the potential applications of GIS
- Understand the importance of spatial data in different fields Successful participants will received certificate and all documents in DVD.
- Free ArcGIS for Desktop Student Evaluation Copy
- GPAD will provide Free GIS Data of Bangladesh
- Certificate of Training Participation
Participants
Anyone can join in this training. He/she must have basic knowledge on computer.
Target groups for this training are Engineers, Geographer, Statistician, Academicians, Architect, Development Workers, Land Developers, Urban / Town Planner, Students, Researchers etc
How to register:Registration Information
Maximum 10 Participants / Batch
Registration Deadline: 14 September 2018
The class will start on 15 September 2018
Training Time Schedule
Sunday to Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (3 Days/Week) or Friday & Saturday 9am - 4pm.
Contact Address
Contact Address
Md. Rejaur Rahman
Director, GPAD Training Center
Cell: +88 01822270686
Email: gpadbd@gmail.com, info@gpadtrainingcenter.com, raihan1703@gmail.com
Or
Mr. Shimul Sarkar
Training Manager, GPAD Training Center
Email: gpadbd@gmail.com
Cell Phone: +8801717232615
Website: www.gpadtrainingcenter.com
Registration Point:
House # GP Ja 61 (Ground Floor), Mohakhali, Gulshan, Dhaka – 1212
(Beside the SQUARE Building)
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For more information: www.gpadtrainingcenter.com