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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this GIS Fundamentals course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Identify the functional components of a GIS,
- Define system specifications including projections, data and process modelling,
- Organise, using appropriate data structures, geographic data within a GIS,
- Analyse and evaluate data and prepare digital databases using GIS software,
- Summarise, using maps and tables, the results of GIS based analyses.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- GIS theory - data structures;
- data formats;
- data storage;
- spatial and non-spatial data;
- spatial querying;
- analysis techniques – reclassification,
- overlay,
- proximity,
- mensuration,
- visualisation,
- map algebra;
- hardware and software;
- system specification;
- projections;
- datums;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 8 other Short Courses in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable for those who wish to:
- Explore the capabilities of GIS for analysing spatial data and creating spatial outputs,
- Receive formal training in the use of GIS,
- Gain greater insights into data structures and their appropriate application.
Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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