GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

SCIENCE (GIS)
Benard Mitto
 Geographic Information Science – Evening class
Course Outline
■ Foundations of GIS
– Introduction
– Spatial data models
– Mobile-based data collection
– Emerging spatial technologies
■ GIS programming
– Automating spatial processes
– Spatial databases & data storage
– Stand-alone application**
■ Spatial analysis
– Vector & raster-based analysis
– Hotspot analysis
■ Geovisualization
– Animated maps (time-series)
– 3D visualization
– Web-GIS & dashboards
■ Project: GIS Project**
GIS, science and system Real-world abstract

GISc is the study of fundamental properties of geographic

information, to aid in making discoveries and solving real- Digital representation
world problems. Such a knowledge is implemented in GI
systems (GIS).
GIS is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing
things that exist (stationery) and events that happen (non-
stationery) on earth to aid in decision making.

■ Why is it important: because 80% of the county’s data

has a location component.
 We use it everyday! Use

■ Paper maps – land parcels

■ Satellite imagery
■ GPS receivers
■ Drones
■ Wearable gadgets
■ Transport - Uber
Site monitoring

Abattoir
Monitoring and supervision

Night

Day
 Change detection

27stth
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th December 2005
March 2019 1st June 2016
1 June 2016

8th May 2019

Use
 HIV burden & response

A: MFL/DHIS2

B: Facilities

C: Prevalence

D: PLHIV

E: Treatment coverage
 COPD – UTILITY OF REHAB SERVICES
Course code Patients to transport Venue individuals picked by individuals driving
(attendance = 0) van themselves

FY15CE 39 Linwood 99 259

FY15CS 21 Barrington 125 154
North N Brighton
FY15E1 4 33 46
FY15E2 14 North N Brighton 38 71

FY15HH2 14 Barrington 95 118

FY15N 32 Northcote 80 147
FY16E1 34 North N Brighton 68 230

FY16W 28 Hei Hei (Hornby) 141 351

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Mitto GB, Storer M, Campbel M (2016). Mapping spatial accessibility to pulmonary rehabilitation centers. Submitted to Health & Place
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