Lecture 6: Applications in GIS Management

J Mwaura

Management

Management

Management- conduct or supervise of something

GIS- manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data

data
gis management

Case Study: Management of Species Distribution Data

Objective- for managing and mapping species distribution records and environmental data

Method- construction of GIS databases

Scientific foundation- How to properly manage biodiversity data?

Case Study: Management of Species Distribution Data

Principle- managing spatial and non-spatial data

Technique- nosql & relational database technology

Management & policy- sharing and effective usage of data

Assignment: Management

Look for an article about mapping species populations & distribution. Submit a summary on the following issues

  • Objective
  • Method
  • Scientific foundation
  • Principle
  • Technique
  • Analysis
  • Generic question
  • Management & policy

End of Lecture

Applications of GIS

That's it!

Queries about this Session, please send them to: jmwaura@jkuat.ac.ke

*References*

  • Geographic Information System Basics, 2012 J.E.Campbell & M. Shin
  • Fundamentals of GIS, 2017 Girmay Kindaya
  • GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems, 2005 U.M. Shamsi
  • Analytical and Computer Cartography, 2nd ed. Keith C. Claike
  • Geographic Information Systems: The Microcomputer and Modern Cartography, 1st ed. Fraser Taylor
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