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Practical Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Short Course

20 August, 2018 - 30 August, 2018

Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science brings you a Practical Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing 10 Days Short Course.

Target group :         Government Departments, Local Authorities, Teachers, NGOs, Private Field Officers and Individuals

Topics to be covered

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Remote Sensing
  • Principles of GIS
  • Coordinate systems and map projections
  • GIS data models – vector and raster
  • Sources of GIS data (including GPS), data collection procedures and data entry
  • Geo-referencing
  • Spatial analysis – vector and raster
  • Map production

 
  • Principles of Remote Sensing
  • The Electromagnetic spectrum and Atmospheric windows
  • Image acquisition and structure
  • Resolution – spatial, temporal and spectral
  • Image processing and interpretation

 

Course Details

Venue              :           Bindura University of Science Education – Astra Campus

Duration          :           10 Days

Awards            :           Certificate upon successful completion

Dates               :           20 – 30 August 2018

Fees                 :           $120 Including accommodation and lunch

$110 including accommodation only

$100 including lunch only

$90 without lunch and accommodation

Bank details    :           ZB 4536 – 152972-200

(Notify the contacts below upon deposit)

Requirements:             Please bring your own laptop

Target group :             Government Departments, Local Authorities, Teachers, NGOs, Private Field Officers and Individuals

Details

Start:
20 August, 2018
End:
30 August, 2018

Venue

Bindura University of Science Education Astra Campus
Along Trojan Road
Bindura, Mashonaland Central Zimbabwe + Google Map