MSc Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
RGIS800: FIELD RESEARCH AND THESIS
RGIS801: PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING & IMAGE PROCESSING
Definitions, energy sources, radiation principles and interaction with different bodies, highlights of
remote sensing systems, the basics of manual and digital image Analysis.
RGIS802: GIS OPERATIONS II
Location, spatial measurements – distance perimeter, area and size, Adjacency, connectivity, Multiple
connectivity, proximity, containment site suitability, proximity, containment site suitability, trends,
patterns and relationships.
RGIS803: FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
The historical development of cartography and spatial data collection procedures. The fundamental
principles and application of GIS, remote sensing and computer modeling. Introduction to key GIS
concepts and techniques; processing and applications of GIS data on natural and environmental resources
and land information, census, geodemographic, health, cadastral systems, and infrastructure management.
RGIS804: DATA BASE MANAGEMNT
Database (definition, data, types of data -spatial, relational, functions of database); Database
Management Systems (definition, components, reasons for database management systems, advantages of
database management systems, users of database management systems, applications of database management
systems); Database Design - stages in database design (requirements collection and analysis, conceptual
design, logical design and physical design); Database Creation: issues in database creation, database
software etc; Database Management; GIS Database.
RGIS805: GIS OPERATION I
Data analysis in GIS (measurements, queries, reclassification, buffering and neighborhood analyses,
map overlay; network analyses etc); GIS analytical modeling (of physical, environmental and human
processes; modeling the decision making etc); Data issues and problems in GIS (accuracy and quality,
raster resolution, scale and area coverage, miscellaneous problems).
RGIS806: PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHY
-Basic processes of map making and map production (general coordinate systems, map projection and
transformation, map competition and construction, cartographic symbolization, typography and lettering
colour theory and reproduction, map production, proofing and revision).
RGIS807: MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN GIS
Needs Awareness, introduction of GIS in an organization, Implementation strategy, GIS project planning,
GIS issues and Prospects Development of a national GIS/SDI Policy.
RGIS808: GIS AND APPLICATION OF GPS
Basic principles of RS manual and digital analysis, applications in environmental issues of artificial
projects and natural hazards, public administration – local govt, health Management etc. Principles of
GPS. Properties of GPS. Use of GPS for Data collection. GPS Applications.
RGIS809: MAP ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION
Measurements and analysis of various features on large and small scale maps, various uses of maps in
geographical studies. Map as a model of the real world for prediction generation and testing of
hypotheses, errors inherent in maps and cartographic models.
RGIS811: RESEARCH SEMINAR I
RGIS812: RESEARCH SEMINAR II
GEOG802: RESEARCH METHODS
The course is design to provide students with basic training in research approaches, methods and
techniques so that they are able to undertake high-quality independent research in their chosen subject
areas within the programme. Formulating research proposals, literature review, data collection, data
analysis and communication of research ideas. Preparation for a successful thesis.
GEOG832: QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES
Data analysis: criteria for choice of statistical test; Hypothesis testing. Parametric methods:
analysis of variance, correlation analysis, regression analysis, factor analysis, trend surface
analysis. Non-parametric methods: Chquie square, Kruska Walli ANOVA etc Use of computer for data
analysis.