CEE 240: Geographic Information Systems in Engineering(Required for a BSCE degree)
Geographic Information Systems as they apply to civil and environmental
engineering. Spatial data acquisition, generation and analysis methods
from terrestrial , aerial and satellite sources. Modeling of terrain,
land and hydrographic information using CADD. Use of GIS software in the
creation and application of GIS spatial data bases to engineering
problems. Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits; Lab 3 hours
Prerequisite
MATH 212 (Calculus II) and Sophomore standing or higher.
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, 3rd Ed.,
(2002), by Tor Bernhardsen, Norwegian Mapping Authority,
(Distributed by Wiley), 0-471-41968-0.
CEE 240 Coursepak & Laboratory Manual,
by Jaewan Yoon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Old Dominion University.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course successfully will be able to
use and apply AutoCAD in an intermediate level for engineering prototyping,
design and problem solving using complex 2-D entities,
share, manipulate and utilize information in CAD drawing files in collaborative
engineering environments,
use and apply Arc/INFO GIS in an intermediate level for various spatial analyses,
engineering designs and problem solving,
create and georeference map data with database data to develop GIS spatial
databases,
share, manipulate and utilize information in GIS data files in collaborative
engineering environments.
Topics Covered
Introduction, Engineering ethics and professionalism, basic concepts
of CAD, basic maneuvers, file I/O, Important commands. (2 hrs)
Plotting and printing basics. Polyline editing techniques. (2 hrs)
Construct and measure of drawing entities. Text techniques. (2 hrs)
Block concept. Manipulation of entity attributes Basic hatch. Basic
projection and view. Dealing with multiple views. (2 hrs)
Introduction to GIS. Essential elements of a GIS. Spatial data
principles. Spatial data structure and algorithms. Error modeling and
Data uncertainty. (4 hrs)
Spatial data acquisition. Digital data acquisition - Satellite
image processing and Global Positioning System (GPS). (2 hrs)
Database Management System - Concept. Structures and access
methods. SQL (Structured Query Language). Temporal data principles (4
hrs)
Strategy for GIS implementation; problem conceptualization,
procedures. (2 hrs)
Class/Laboratory Schedule
One 110-minute lecture session and One 170 minute laboratory session per week.
Computer Applications
AutoCAD 2002 program
SUN Solaris Unix Operating System
Arc/INFO GIS program
Laboratory projects
Design of a multi-layered polyline block logo (CAD Module)
Area and Cost estimations using GIS spatial analysis methods (GIS Module)
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
This course will enhance the student's
ability to apply knowledge in probability and statistics, and ability to design and
conduct experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data,
ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil or
environmental engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these
criteria,
ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,
ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze
relevant data, and to develop a solution,
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global
context,
ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional licensure and
commitment to life-long learning,
knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including
computer-based tools for civil and environmental engineering analysis and design.
