PGIS - Short Courses on "GIS and Applications"

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (PGIS)
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

23rd Short Course on “GIS and Applications”
6-day Residential Program 15– 20 December, 2009

3rd Advanced Short Course on “GIS and Applications”
6-day Residential Program 1 - 6 December, 2009

23rd Short Course on “GIS and Applications” is designed to introduce the capabilities & strength of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for efficiency in management and planning. It will provide the basic theoretical concepts and comprehensive hands-on training with GIS and GPS.
The topics to be covered include the Introduction to GIS and its application areas, software and hardware requirements for GIS, data input, Introduction to Coordinate Systems, Map Projection, Geo-referencing, GIS Database Creation (GIS Functions, Input of geospatial data – Digitizing etc.), GIS Analysis (Single Layer/ Multi Layer Analysis, DEM generation, 3-D Analysis etc.), Map output generation, Overview of Remote Sensing and its applications, Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) & its Applications, Application of GIS in various disciplines - Case Studies etc. Participants are required to carry out a mini project at the end of the course (see the brochure in PGIS web site for details and course contents).
Interested applicants please submit your applications before 12th December 2009.

The Advanced Short Course on “GIS and Applications” is designed for professionals, researchers or academicians who have already attended basic courses/training programs in GIS or already having a good working experience of GIS.
Topics to be covered include Building Geodatabases, Modeling spatial relationships and Data validations, Topology building and editing, Spatial referencing, Geo-referencing, Auto and Semi-Auto raster to vector conversions, Translate, Transform and Integrate Spatial Data including Data Interoperability, Raster-based spatial modeling and analysis, Surface Interpolation, Density measurements, Multi-criteria Analysis and modeling, Surface hydrology and stream generation, Cleaning and Building network datasets and Network analysis, 3D visualizations and Simulations, Digital Elevation Models and Surface Analysis, Integrating ArcGIS, Google Earth and Google SketchUp for Photorealistic 3D Modeling, Integrating ArcGIS and graphic software for High- quality Cartographic Designs, Temporal data analysis and will provide hands-on training to work with other ArcGIS Extensions including Hawth’s Tools and XTools Pro etc. A basic theoretical knowledge and hands on experiences on applications of Open Source Web GIS and Basics of Satellite image processing, image analysis and interpretation etc. will be given during this course.
Interested applicants please submit your applications and register on 1st December 2009.

Venue:
“GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory”, PGIS, University of Peradeniya.

Duration:
Six days - Optional hands-on sessions will be continued till late evenings.
(Residential facilities will be provided at university and private guest houses on a shared basis).

Target Group:
State and Private Sector Professionals, (Academia, Researchers, Administrators, Managers, Planners, Geologists, Valuers, Surveyors, Medical Officers, Engineers, Agriculturists, Geographers, Sociologists, Environmentalists, Veterinary Surgeons, Technical Officers and any other professionals dealing with GIS).

Course fee:
• Rs. 25,000 for Local participants (for 23rd Short Course - Basic)
for Foreign Participants; 500 US$ (per participant)

•Rs. 30,000 for Local participants (for Advanced Short Course)
for Foreign Participants; 600 US$ (per participant)
(This fee includes the cost of course materials, document bag, accommodation, transport, meals etc.)

Application Forms:
Application forms can be downloaded from the PGIS Website or obtained from the PGIS Office. The completed application forms along with payment of course fee (by cheques) drawn in favor of “Postgraduate Institute of Science” or money orders payable at Peradeniya Post Office) should be sent to the “Course Coordinator, Short Course on GIS and Applications, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, P.O. Box 25, Peradeniya”.

Download the application: (PDF) (MS WORD)

For further details, please contact:

Dr. Jagath Gunatilake – Course Coordinator,
,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya

Tel./ Fax: 081-2394413 (GIS & RS laboratory)
Mobile: 0777-313063
PGIS: 081-2385668 081 2389026 (fax)
E-mail:aajkg@yahoo.com

Prof. B.S.B. Karunaratna
Director – PGIS