We are excited to announce the launch of our new short course on “Principles and Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing (Basic)” at Nirmol Bangladesh, starting on August 16, 2024. This comprehensive course is designed to equip early career researchers and students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to harness the power of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies.

Course Overview: The course is meticulously structured to cover all fundamental aspects of GIS and Remote Sensing. Participants will engage in 60 hours of interactive and hands-on learning spread over three months. Our curriculum is crafted to ensure a robust understanding of GIS concepts, tools, and applications, making it ideal for students and early-career researchers from diverse fields such as Marine Science, Fisheries, Agriculture, Geography, Geology, Disaster Management, Soil Science, Forestry, Resource Management, and Water Resource Management.

Course Modules:

1. Inauguration and Importance of the Course
   • Introduction, course importance, trainee expectations, and a pre-test.
2. Fundamentals of GIS and Remote Sensing and its Application
   • Overview, concepts and principles, data types, and applications.
3. Software Introduction and Installation
   • Information on GIS software, installation, supported data formats.
4. GIS Data Structure, Layers, and Attributes
   • Understanding vector and raster data models, data characteristics, layers, and attributes.
5. GIS Mapping, Scales, and Projection System
   • Types of maps, map scale, projection systems, and coordinate systems.
6. Interface of ArcCatalog and Metadata
   • Basics of ArcCatalog, metadata creation, and updating.
7. GIS Data Capturing and Encoding
   • Georeferencing, spatial adjustment, digitizing, and geocoding.
8. Introduction to ArcMap’s Basic Tools
   • Basic tools and functionalities in ArcMap.
9. Geo-referencing
   • Techniques and tools for geo-referencing using grid-based and satellite images.
10. Geo-database Development and Digitization
    • Shape file creation, digitizing, and attribute table management.
11. Map Projections
    • Understanding various map projection systems and geo-referencing.
12. Attribute Table and its Management
    • Managing attribute tables, adding, deleting, and modifying attributes.
13. Basics of Map Design
    • Labeling features, using symbology, and advanced symbolization.
14. Map Preparation
    • Creating layouts, inserting map elements, and exporting maps.
15. Analysis of Attribute Data
    • Analyzing attribute data, performing geometric calculations, and functional use of select by attribute.
16. Geo-Processing
    • Clip, merge, dissolve, intersect, and buffer functions.
17. Role/Use/Functions of GPS in GIS
    • Understanding GPS devices, their use in GIS, and relevant software.
18. Introduction to Google Earth & Google Map
    • Utilizing Google Earth and Google Maps for GIS applications.
19. Introducing to Remote Sensing Data
    • Basics of remote sensing data and its applications in GIS.
20. Review and Test
    • Recap of all modules and final evaluation.

Course Details:

• Duration: August 16, 2024 – October 30, 2024
• Credit Hours: 60 hours
• Class Schedule: 6 hours per week (Fridays and Saturdays)
• Location: Nirmol Bangladesh Office, 91, Road-16, Uttara-11, Dhaka-1230
• Fee: 5000 BDT
• Seats Available: 10 per batch, maximum of 2 batches

Special Offer:

• 25% Discount for Members of Nirmol Bangladesh

Registration Deadline: August 10, 2024

Why Enroll? Participants will gain:

• A strong foundational understanding of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard GIS software and tools.
• Skills applicable to real-world challenges in various sectors.
• Certification from Nirmol Bangladesh, enhancing your professional profile.

Register Now! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your GIS and Remote Sensing skills. For more information and to register, visit our training registration page.

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Join us in this exciting journey of learning and professional development with Nirmol Bangladesh!