About the Program
Everything in this world, every phenomenon and everybody is linked with each other in a spatial and temporal manner. All of us are already using applications which are rich in geospatial information, e.g. Google Maps. These applications and the companies have also shown the power of geospatial data in their business model. Learning the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would help you get familiar with geospatial data, its nature, software to deal with GIS data and its visualization to communicate your results. For students, GIS skills are essential now a days in job market. Students of various disciplines like Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Public Policy, Management, and even Public Health can benefit. For the professionals dealing with urban planning, environmental management, forestry, wildlife management and other allied fields can know the basics and enhance their workflow for better decision making.
Course Objectives
- Understand some basic terminologies in GIS.
- Understand the nature of the geospatial data.
- Learn an open source GIS software to handle geospatial data.
- Learn to make maps for communicating the findings.
Faculty
Prof. Prasad Pathak
Faculty of Environmental Studies, FLAME University, IndiaProgram Dates & Time
20th - 29th June, 2022 (Online) | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm IST
Application Deadline
20th May, 2022.
Mode of Delivery
Online only.
Course Fee
Rs. 10,000 (all inclusive).
Application Procedure
To apply the applicant must complete the application form at: https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/flame-summer-school/application-form.